Stationary, Watch Engineer

Description Watch Engineer at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. About the Role As a Watch Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and overseeing the operation of our critical infrastructure systems. Watch Engineers act as the Port Authority's leaders for the safe and efficient operation of utility systems and auxiliary equipment and further our mission to provide best‑in‑class services to our patrons. We are hiring for locations at various facilities located in New York and New Jersey. Responsibilities Operate and maintain heating and cooling systems for Port Authority facilities Install, maintain, repair, and diagnose issues involving high/low‑pressure heating and HVAC systems Install, maintain, repair, and diagnose issues involving fire protection life safety systems Work at various locations, rotating shifts, and be available 24/7, holidays, weekends, and potential overtime Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution Three years of full‑time paid work experience in the HVAC/Utility Systems handling high pressure boilers, steam, and refrigeration equipment Possess a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued Refrigerant Technician's Certificate (RTC) Valid Driver's License Licenses Required High‑Pressure Steam Boiler Operators License issued by New York City or New Jersey Blue Seal Steam Boiler Operator's License (Blue Seal – Class I, Grade C or above) issued by the State of New Jersey (at the time of hire); alternatively, if a facility does not operate a high‑pressure plant, a New York City S12 City Wide Sprinkler Systems certificate or a New York City S13 City Wide Standpipe Systems certificate or a New Jersey Black Seal Boiler Operator's License may be accepted New York City Refrigeration Machine Operator's License or Blue Seal Refrigeration Machine Operator's License (Class II) issued by the State of New Jersey (at the time of hire) ClassB Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the Air Brakes endorsement or higher; applicants without a ClassB CDL must obtain a ClassB CDL Permit with endorsement before their first day of work and will be required to obtain a ClassB CDL with endorsement within three months of employment Equal Opportunity At the Port Authority of NY & NJ, our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is unwavering. We recognize that not every candidate may meet every single desired qualification outlined in the position description. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their spouses and will review resumes for related experiences. If your experience does not align perfectly with all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. Compensation & Benefits The starting salary for the Watch Engineer position is $50.05 per hour. This salary is subject to the collective bargaining agreement for this position. REQNUMBER: 63528 #J-18808-Ljbffr