Plant Utilities Assistant

4 days ago


Stony Brook, New York, United States Stony Brook University Full time
Job Summary

The Plant Utilities Assistant plays a crucial role in the operation, repair, and maintenance of stationary equipment and systems at Stony Brook University's East Campus Power Plant. This position requires a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist Plant Utilities Engineers in the operation, repair, and maintenance of pumps, high-pressure steam boilers, high-temperature hot water boilers, and auxiliary heating systems.
  • Monitor equipment consoles, reading, analyzing, and following up on all console readings, charts, and trouble calls.
  • Adjust equipment controls to correct malfunctions when indicated by observation or in response to a signal.
  • Read and record gas, steam, and water levels.
  • Fills out Incident and Quality Assurance Reports.
  • Advises supervisor when repairs are required.
  • Receives and distributes fuel supplies required for all program locations.
  • Perform minor repairs such as replacing worn gaskets, changing belts, and tightening joints.
  • Assist Plant Utilities Engineers I with the maintenance and overhaul of boilers and in the repair of stationary equipment.
  • Assist in the repair, maintenance, and operations of the alarm and signal systems.
  • Assist in the operations of energy management related to lighting, filtering systems, HVAC, and boiler energy management systems.
  • Perform supervised plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration work.
  • Determine if any water regulator valves need rebuilding or repair.
  • Threads, solders, or glues and installs pipes, using proper types of piping and fittings.
  • Repack pumps and valves.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
  • As instructed, and under the guidance and supervision of qualified personnel, uses specific chemicals to treat water used in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
  • Cleans strainers and condenser coils.
  • Maintains steam traps.
  • Changes the filters and determines if the refrigeration system is low or refrigerant; if so, identifies type and amount of refrigerant needed and prepares system for charge.
  • Regenerates water softeners.
  • Provides instruction to the Plant Utilities Helper's Maintenance Helper's on routine jobs and equipment inspection.
  • Cleans the mechanical rooms as assigned, during shifts.
Requirements
  • Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
  • Must have the ability to work in confined spaces and from a ladder, scaffolding, or man lift over ten feet in height.
  • Must be able to access equipment in low places, access items most often accessed by ladder, and move heavy objects or equipment.
  • Must successfully pass a pulmonary function test to be certified to wear protective equipment (i.e. respirators).
  • Must follow Plant Safety Policies/Procedures and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force.
  • Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard or possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army.
  • Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy.
  • Must have a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer, or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine.
  • Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic, or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC).
  • Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License.
  • A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering.
  • An associate's degree in HVAC.
  • One year of full-time hands-on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms, and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment.
  • One year of full-time hands-on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment.
  • Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (440 hours) or completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college.


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