DEPARTMENT: PLANT OPERATIONS The Plant Operations department at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center currently seeks experienced Stationary Engineer for immediate full-time and part-time opportunities. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the daily operation of the Boiler and HVAC Plant, steam and chilled water distribution system and all associated equipment. Coordinated on-going preventive maintenance and repairs or upgrades to systems located in the power plants areas of the facility. JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Operates, maintains, and adjusts boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, equipment for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting and associated equipment in public buildings, municipal pumping stations and incinerators.
- Makes periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment.
- Performs preventive maintenance.
- Takes responsible charge of a watch, and while so engaged is responsible for and directs subordinate personnel.
- May operate control consoles in control rooms.
- Prepares requisitions for materials and spare parts.
- Instructs and trains subordinates and other personnel.
- Reads and logs meters, gauges and other recording devices.
- Keep records and makes reports.
- As directed, inspects low pressure boilers in accordance with a unified inspection procedure instituted by the New York City Department of Buildings.
Requirements - High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2-5 years of experience in a hospital engineering/power plant operations environment
- Ability to read blueprints
- Current knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes ASHRAE, ASHE.
- PC Proficiency in Excel, Word, and working knowledge of engineering apps required.
Licenses, Certifications:
- Must hold and maintain active without lapse the following:
- High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License issued by NYC and Certificate of Qualification for Refrigeration Operator (Q01) issued by NYC DOB
- DOB.Universal Technician Certification issued by the USA EPA,
- Documentation of the certification and qualification listing in section 1 must be presented before starting work in the position of a Stationary Engineer.
- Must hold and maintain active without lapse the following Certificate of Fitness (COF) issued by the FDNY:
- S12 - Citywide Sprinkler Systems,
- S13 - City wide Standpipe Systems,
- A35 - To Operate and Maintain Air Compressors,
- The COF listing in section 3, above must be obtained with six months of starting work in the position of a Stationary Engineer.
- The following COF are not mandatory for the Stationary Engineer position, but are highly desirable, including:
- F60 - Fire Guard for Torch Operations,
- G46 - Storage, Handling, Use and Refilling of Non-Flammable Gas Cylinders, and
- P13 - Supervision of a Bulk Oil Storage Facility.
- G60 - Torch Use of Flammable Gas, Certificate of Fitness