Stationary Engineer jobs in Wilmington, NC

Job Summary:

The Stationary Engineer will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of one or more systems such as heat, air-conditioning (cool, humidify, dehumidify, filter, and air circulation), refrigeration, steam or high-temperature water, domestic water, hydronic, or electricity.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adjusts controls to ensure safe and efficient operation of the systems, including HVAC system controls, lighting control, and power monitoring.
• Performs diagnostic testing and analysis of system changes and problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance operational checks on actuators, valves, and dampers.
• Insures proper working order of boilers, chillers, machinery, pumps, compressors, and other building mechanical equipment.
• Coordinates with trades in performing tasks related to operating or maintaining the equipment and systems.
• Observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, thermometers, sensors, and charts.
• Records data on various aspects of system operations.
• Performs maintenance on operations system and other building mechanical equipment including Air Handlers, Cooling Towers, Fan Coil Units, Vales, and VAVs.
• Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs to boilers, chillers, pumps, air handlers, fan coil units, VAVs, and other associated mechanical equipment.
• Performs minor after-hours repairs.
• Performs housekeeping duties in the Central Utility Plant (CUP), Cooling Tower area, Pump House, and BAS control station area.
• Answers the phone in the absence of the dispatcher and after hours and takes the appropriate information to address the issue.
• Presents a professional, positive, and helpful attitude at all times when interacting with customers, co-workers, and supervision.
• Maintains effective communication with management, employees, and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain base access.
• Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of recent experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure boilers.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working on government contracts.
• Stationary Engineer’s license.
• Experience with chillers over 900 tons.
• OSHA 10.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer/DFWP/VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Protected Veterans are invited to apply.