The Operating Engineer will support the Shift Lead Engineer with direction of Engineering Manager to work in an effective manner.
The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment and systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.
Key Elements and Essential Tasks
- Assume responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.
- Perform maintenance, monitoring and repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
- Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency.
- Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating and changing parts to maintain the HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, BAS, FLS, Lighting, Emergency and other systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels.
- Respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
- Replace lights, ballasts, and fixtures.
- Repair motors, pumps, and plumbing for water supply, boilers, and other equipment.
- Prepare reports, maintain inventories, and keep accurate records, order equipment and supplies.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
- Evaluate vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with regard to quality, reporting and competitive pricing.
- Verify the accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description where parts are requested for maintenance activities.
- Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
- Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory.
- Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
- Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.
Education/training
- High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC.
- Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment)
Years of relevant experience
- Have a minimum of 2 - 5 years of applicable working experience in building repair and maintenance, plumbing, and electrical.
Skills and knowledge
- General Knowledge
- Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
- Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required
Other abilities
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Must have the capacity to “wear many hats”.
- Must be a highly motivated self-starting team player with good communication skills and hands-on mechanical inclination.
- Additionally, this role requires a thorough understanding of all safety and environmental concerns as they relate to the equipment and the overall plant arena.
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