Stationary Engineer

Stationary Engineer

Location: Facility Services
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 606664
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We—faculty, staff, and administrators—thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU's culture of excellence.



Special Information

• Upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to best evaluate your prior experience as it meets the needs of the position.
• Work hazards are associated with maintenance, utility service and powered and non-powered tools and equipment. Position involves exposure to hazards and some exposure to ventilation problems, noise extremes, inclement weather, and requires a response to emergency facilities repairs as needed.
• Communication from the hiring committee to applicants will be primarily via e-mail, please monitor your e-mail accordingly.

Job Description

Facilities Services: Utilities and Central Plant is seeking one (1) skilled, experienced, and motivated Stationary Engineer to join our team. This is an entry level position. This is a Full Time Benefit eligible position. For more information on NAU's generous Classfied Staff benefit package visit NAU's Human Resources website

The Stationary Engineer assists in the maintenance and operation of plant equipment, including boilers, generators, and various other tools used to ensure NAU facilities are functioning effectively. This position also helps inspect university plant equipment, diagnose problems, and make necessary adjustments and maintains records of university utility needs and helps prepare maintenance reports with information related to university central plants to be used for recommendations.

Under the general direction of the Manager, Utilities and Central Plant and Stationary Engineer, Lead for Facility Services, the Boiler Plant Operator works within the Central Heating and Cooling Plants. They operate and maintain central plant and distribution equipment including high pressure power boilers up to 243,000 lbs/hr steam capacity and/or 96 MMBtu HTHW capacity, centrifugal chillers up to 4500 tons, and auxiliary components. This position exists to aid and assist Facility Services' mission to the University by providing distributed energy to the Campus community, exercising fiscal responsibility, reporting on leading edge technology, practicing sustainable maintenance and operations.

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all central plant equipment including boilers, chillers, and associated equipment in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Arizona Department of Occupational Safety (ADOSH) codes and standards to ensure a working, living, and learning environment is maintained. Maintain NAU's district energy system of approximately 7 miles of tunnels and direct buried pipe systems to deliver steam, high temp hot water and chilled water to campus buildings. Operates valves, controls, and other central plant equipment to control the flow of air, gas, water, and steam while maintaining temperatures and pressures at designated levels in accordance with the American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) instructions, chiller manufacturer instructions, and University standards. Replaces minor piping and control components associated with the plant production and distribution systems. This position is autonomous in nature which requires the operator to rely heavily on their own experience and knowledge.

Job Functions and Duties

Plant Operation - 45%

• Gathers and analyzes information related to university plant operations to be used for recommendations.
• Assists in central plant services to ensure campus facilities are properly serviced.
• Assists with inspections, trap surveys and repairs in underground utility tunnel components which require kneeling, crawling, and climbing in tight quarters and in extreme heat conditions.
• Monitors various gauges, gas, and draft meters, pressure, and temperature indicators to verify operating conditions of automatically fired boilers, chillers, compressors, motors, turbines and/or related equipment and adjusts controls to specified operating conditions.
• Samples, tests, analyze, mixes and inject chemicals to maintain boiler/chiller waterside conditions and blow downs in accordance with engineering standards set by chemical engineering representative.
• Uses test equipment such as volt/ohmmeter, combustion analyzer, combustible gas detector, and air quality analyzers to ensure compatibility and safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Assists with or performs periodic system testing, and reports equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards
• Operates data center and computers to question and verify specific operating conditions of various plant equipment and initiates corrective actions when required.
• Records plant operating conditions, demands, and utility usage on an hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly basis and prepare reports for analysis and historical record keeping.
• Always applies safety standards and maintains good housekeeping practices to provide safe working conditions; reports problems affecting plant safety.

Assist in Equipment Maintenance, Repair and Documentation - 40%

• Helps write basic reports and communications to provide information on necessary adjustments to campus utility systems
• Organizes appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with university policies.
• Performs routine maintenance and overhaul of boilers including complete tear down and rebuild of burners, flame management system and drum level control system along with all auxiliary equipment. Cleans and rattles boiler tubes as needed.
• Prepares boiler for annual internal and external inspections which requires extended periods of time spent inside the boiler steam drum and combustion chamber. Operates boilers outside of normal operating range to prove that all boilers safeties are in working order and corrects any discrepancies found.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of chillers including partial tear down of condenser and evaporator shells. Trouble shooting of chiller controls, refrigerant circuit, and lubrication system. Cleans chiller tubes on an annual basis or as required.
• Maintenance of cooling towers to include the replacement of tower fill, belts, motors, and inlet screens.
• Inspect and overhaul of plate and frame heat exchangers to include cleaning of plates on an annual basis and plate replacement when required.
• Monitor and repair of compressed air system to include complete tear down and rebuild of compressors and all distribution system piping, valves, driers, separators, and controls.
• Repair, replace and conduct new installation of multiple types of valves and gaskets to include gate, butterfly, globe, pneumatic, pressure reducing valve and needle valves.
• Troubleshoot and repair of plant automation system to include transmitter calibration and replacement, programming and calibration
• of controllers, and repair/replacement of controllers down to the component level.
• Measures, cuts, and prepares pipes, tubes, and fittings for assembly.
• Tracks and reports on inventory of materials and supplies

Coordinating and Communication - 10%

• Receives and responds to plant maintenance requests from campus members regarding NAU facilities.
• Escalates issues and questions to senior staff.
• Take a proactive role in promoting and supporting Facility Services mission and vision.
• Knowledge and skills of industry best practices.
• Actively maintain cutting edge knowledge of industry practices pertaining to higher education and continually suggest process improvements based on industry changes.
• Dedication to the development of sustainable operations and maintenance practices.
• Adheres to new work methods or procedures, changes in safety regulations and work policies.

Other duties as assigned - 5%

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Degree AND
• 1-2 years in the operation of power boilers or high temperature boilers or related systems OR
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with building automation systems and process automation systems.
• Ability to work various shifts which include days, nights, graveyard and weekends
• Experience with work order and maintenance electronic tracking systems
• Arizona Driver's License or ability to obtain within 6 months

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain departmental/university safety rules, policies and regulations related to the efficiency and safe performance of jobs performed by the central plant department.
• Ability to work various shifts which include days, nights, graveyard and weekends.
• Skill in central plant mechanical systems, test equipment and repair methods
• Skill in building automation control systems and repair
• Awareness and demonstrated commitment to NAU's EEO/Affirmative Action and Safe Working and Learning Environment goals
• Ability to work independently and multi-task oriented.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade.
• Knowledge of building control techniques.
• Balancing competing priorities
• Communicates effectively
• Demonstrates problem solving, organizational, and analytic capabilities
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Use of Microsoft Office products.
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of 12/10/21, the Safer Federal Workforce employee vaccination requirement is currently suspended pending the outcome of a federal court-issued injunction. This injunction has suspended the recent executive order issued by President Biden requiring all employees of federal contractors to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. For current status of the vaccine requirement and/or questions, please visit FAQs for Employee Vaccination Requirement.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticpated salary range is $41,421- $51,776. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website.

Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan).

New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

OIctober 26, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

EEO is the Law Poster and Supplements

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.



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