Senior Stationary Engineer

THE POSITION

The Senior Stationary Engineer position plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a wide range of plant equipment and systems. This position is responsible for the operation maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure including boilers furnaces refuse incinerators pumps fans engines turbines generators and HVAC systems such as heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration. This position also operates and oversees the operation of control consoles within control rooms performs related technical duties as required and leads efforts to install repair maintain and upgrade various systems and equipment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will be a problem solver and a strong advocate for workplace safety. They will have technical expertise in addressing complex maintenance needs and resolving operational challenges. They will have a strong foundation in both mechanical and electrical systems commit to delivering high-quality work ensure operational efficiency and contribute to a safe and productive work environment.

To perform and direct others in performing maintenance repair and alteration work on heating air-conditioning electrical plumbing refrigeration both low and high pressure boilers and related equipment within a large building complex.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The job of Senior Stationary Engineer differs from that of Stationary Engineer in that the Senior Stationary Engineer exercises supervision in a lead capacity over the work of Stationary Engineers and is expected to be able to perform the most difficult and complex repair work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direction is provided by higher level supervisor. Assignments include the lead supervision of Stationary Engineers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Depending upon assignments duties may include but are not limited to the following :

• Plan assign supervise and assist in the operation maintenance repair and alteration of heating ventilating refrigeration air conditioning electrical plumbing electronic control and pneumatic systems and both low and high pressure boilers; as well as minor building maintenance and repairs such as : defective seating doors door hardware locks restroom facilities and equipment floors walls tile chair carts risers etc.
• Perform detailed research and analysis of complex problems concerning mechanical electrical electronic pneumatic plumbing and similar systems and recommend solutions.
• Upon request review plans for modifications to equipment or facility.
• Perform the most complex maintenance and repair functions.
• Propose or review energy saving recommendations.
• Coordinate work for the Stationary Engineers with contractors and building trades.
• Obtain bids for work performed by contractors.
• Write specifications for work performed by contractors.
• Inspect work performed by contractors.
• Plan assign supervise and assist in the implementation of established preventive maintenance programs.
• Review compliance with maintenance and service contracts.
• Regularly inspect and test equipment to insure efficient operation.
• Use welding equipment to repair or fabricate equipment.
• Keep supervisors informed as to projects and problems that impact the facility or its operation.
• Requisition parts needed for repairs.
• Assist in the development of effective work schedules involving varied work shifts.
• Conduct informal training for Stationary Engineers including safe operating procedures and insure timely completion of safety inspections.
• Assure completion and maintenance of all necessary records.
• Evaluate subordinate employee performance.
• Prepare reports correspondence and contract or bid specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge :

Ability to :

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Education :

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience

Four years of experience as a stationary engineer with responsibility for the operation maintenance and repair of heating air conditioning electrical ventilating high and low pressure boilers and similar systems preferably including at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity over stationary engineers.

Education :

Ability to read and write English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position then proof of education such as but not limited to university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Special Qualifications :

PROBATIONARY PERIOD :

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.

1. Application : (Pass / Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

If applicants do not list current and / or past job-related experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance level and progression of a candidates education training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions please note :

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidates eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Senior Stationary Engineer examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail) All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting. If applicable candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam controlled substance and / or alcohol test and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

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