Plant Utilities Engineer

$54,860 - $112,320/Yr

State University of New York - Canton, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Canton, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Plant Utilities Engineer 1 position at SUNY Canton involves the operation, repair, and maintenance of various heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment within the Physical Plant Department. The role requires a candidate with specific qualifications related to HVAC systems and may involve supervising lower-level staff and contractors. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning of the physical plant operations, including during off hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment.
• Supervise lower-level staff including Plant Utilities Assistants and Facility Operations Assistants.
• Assume responsibility for physical plant operations during off hours.
• Perform diagnosis and repair of HVAC systems, boilers, and auxiliary equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force.
• Enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard or possession of a Marine Engineer certificate from the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army.
• Enlisted gas turbine systems technician or related roles with the U.S. Navy.
• Possession of a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and qualified member of the engine department (QMED).
• Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers or HVAC.
• Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License.
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering.
• Four years of full-time hands-on experience in maintenance and operation of HVAC systems or boilers.
• Associate degree in HVAC with two years of qualifying experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program or an accredited technical school.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $54,860.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.