Review Vacancy
TitlePlant Utilities Engineer 2 - 12760
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $63136 to $76359 Annually
Street Address Wadsworth Center, Division of Laboratory Operations, Facilities Management
Griffin Laboratory, 5668 State Farm Road
Duties Description The Plant Utilities Engineer 2 will work alongside and supervise Plant Utilities Engineer 1 staff who operate, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, steam, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical distribution in a safe and efficient manner. May also be responsible for supervising Plant Utilities Assistants, helpers, contractors, and tradespeople. Candidate should have the training and ability to work in confined spaces.
Minimum Qualifications Transfer: Current New York State (NYS) employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 2 (G-16). OR NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (G-14) and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidate should be familiar with the specialized needs of a health-related and/or laboratory facility. Candidate should be familiar with: general energy conservation methodology in a laboratory facility, laboratory capital equipment, specialized HVAC systems, and building management systems. Should be capable of productively participating in capital planning and improvement projects as they pertain to power-plant and laboratory system construction and maintenance. Candidate should also be familiar with systems necessary to provide laboratory services. Experience overseeing preventive maintenance programs, emergency response efforts in case of plant system and/or utility provider failures, back-up power and generator systems, supervision, shift work, and facility procurements. Experience with arc flash and lockout-tagout procedures. Universal refrigeration certification is a plus.
Additional Comments Since exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved in this position, the candidate who accepts the position may be required to wear personal protective equipment, undergo pre-employment and periodic health evaluations, and receive specific immunizations. Incumbent must also possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted NYS motor vehicle license and may be required to obtain Dept. of Environmental Conservation certifications related to site-specific facility operation.
This is a 24/7 shift operation – shift assignment is subject to bidding based on DOH-Wadsworth Seniority time and may be subject to change based on operation requirements. Overtime may be required.
Permanent, Competitive, full-time. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.
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Name Human Resources Management
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower building
Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MPP/PUE2/12760 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/PUE2/12760, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.