Engineer

Summary
Operates and maintains central plant systems including the boiler plants, chillers, air handlers, pumps and cooling towers along with the associated support equipment, air compressors, condensate systems, enthalpy wheels etc. Repairs and maintains the mechanical equipment, heating and air-conditioning equipment at the assigned property. Performs general and advanced maintenance duties. Performs all duties related to the HVAC Energy Management System, and Steam Plant Operation if applicable.

Essential Functions
Completes maintenance activities with the assistance of various productivity enhancing tools such as handheld Blackberry, PDAs or similar devices. This is part of the daily routine to complete preventative maintenance tasks, work order requests and/or building alarm systems (BAS) response & management issues.
Responds to tenant calls in a courteous and efficient manner. Interfaces with tenants regarding their maintenance or HVAC operations needs.
Assists in the operation of life safety and fire protection systems. Performs required monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual life safety inspections. Completes daily rounds completing operating logs and meter readings for assigned properties.
Checks operating parameters and alarm status of systems within the assigned properties. Responds to systems alarms and anomalies correcting operating deviations.

Education and Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of a 3rd grade Maryland Stationary Engineers license.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Refrigeration Certification.
Three (3) to Five (5) years experience in building plant operations and maintenance preferably in a laboratory or hospital environment.
Is knowledgeable and experienced in the use of building automation systems (BAS) preferably with active experience with Siemens Insight Systems.
Ability to read & interpret blue prints, schematic drawings & technical manuals.
Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications:
High School / AS Degree / trade school certification in related field.
Basic computer Windows applications, CMMS, BAS and email skills.
BOMA Maintenance certifications.

Experience
In addition to the education outlined above, at least 3-5 years in and years experience working on complex mechanical, electrical & HVAC systems, with tasks including maintenance, repair and trouble shooting.

Other Skills
The position will promote a professional image through positive interactions with Tenants, Vendors and Peers. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to properly convey critical systems and operating information. The successful candidate will require strong mechanical system knowledge with an analytical approach to systems maintenance and repair. The position requires the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook E mail, CorrigoNet CMMS software and Siemens Insight building automation software system. The use of handheld Blackberry or similar device will be an integral part of the day to day operations for multiple means of communication including SMS alarm messaging. work order assignment, direct connect communication and phone calls. A high level of self motivation with the ability to complete assigned work orders with minimal supervision.

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