Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Duties Description Responsibilities Reports to the Plant Utilities Engineer 4 and assists in facility engineering. Supervises the activities of maintenance and custodial staff. Responsible for the operation, maintenance, tests and calibrations of all electrical components, including high voltage electrical distribution systems, equipment, and emergency diesel power generation systems for critical building components. Maintains uninterrupted power supply for critical building components and other systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water, plumbing, refrigeration, compressed air, laboratory vacuum systems, water purification, laboratory gas systems and lines, building and evidence security and monitoring systems, and fire detection and sprinkler structures. Coordinates installation and/or maintenance of all computer and telephone cabling. Oversees systems maintenance, health and safety issues, and energy conservation projects, including maintenance of laboratory hoods, biological safety cabinets, and other chemical storage areas. Participates in off‑hours monitoring and maintenance of laboratory systems requiring 24‑hour availability. Prepares and administers facility‑related service contracts. Assists in completing other engineering repairs and maintenance at other Division of State Police installations. Qualifications One year of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1, SG‑14, or higher. Two years of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Assistant, SG‑9. Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, HVAC, or auxiliary plant utilities equipment in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities. NOTE: Thirty (30) college credit hours in any combination of the following course areas may be substituted for one year of the above experience: Heating, Ventilation Boiler and Steam Systems and Air Conditioning, Industrial Electricity, Electrical Circuits, Electric Utility Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Plant Operation and Technical Communications Maintenance, Thermal Dynamics, Industrial Instrumentation, Physics and Control, Utility Refrigeration, Industrial Safety, Mechanics, Environmental Air Quality, Blue‑Print Reading and Sketching. Completed technical certifications in any of the above areas may also be substituted for part or all of the 30‑credit substitution. Preference may be given to candidates who possess certifications such as EPA Section 608, North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), OSHA Safety, HVAC, Electric/Gas Heat, ASHRAE. The New York State Police values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that accepts all applications from a wide range of candidates. The New York State Police complies with federal and state laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious belief. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Division Personnel Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Police