Plant Utilities Engineer 1 - SG-14

Plant Utilities Engineers are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of
physical plants in State facilities at various State agencies. Positions operate, maintain,
troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing
heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning and electrical distribution; advise on
renovations and replacement of equipment; and initiate energy conservation activities.

Illustrative Tasks

Operates, maintains, and repairs steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return
systems, electronic and pneumatic combustion and heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) control systems, forced or induced draft fan systems, chiller
systems, and other refrigeration equipment.

Operates computers which control boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC
systems.

Conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzes results, and adds
chemicals to maintain proper system functions.

Balances air distribution systems, and maintains proper air temperature, humidity,
freshness, and flow quality.

Cleans, inspects, and maintains boilers, by performing chemical cleaning of equipment,
repairing brickwork, replacing tubes, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions.

Performs chiller maintenance such as the cleaning of condenser tubes and evaporators,
and the maintenance and repair of pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling
towers, motors, and variable frequency drives.

Performs maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping, filtration, and
treatment equipment.

Cleans, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems and equipment, calibrates controls,
performs air testing and chemical treatment, and replaces air filters.

Responds to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshoots and coordinate
necessary repairs.

Maintains computerized energy management systems; troubleshoots problems; and
identifies and replaces faulty equipment and devices.

Identifies, recommends, and develops energy conservation projects and initiatives.

May handle various types of hazardous materials; and respond to incidents having
potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills
and blowouts; implements evacuation plans in emergency situations.

May maintain right-to-know libraries, respond to inquiries, assess problems, and provide
advice regarding incidents.

May operate high or low voltage electrical distribution systems, steam, diesel and gas
turbine generators, transformers and switch gears, load centers, motor control centers,
panel boards, emergency power and lighting distribution systems, motor generator sets,
and uninterrupted power supply systems.

May supervise subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations
Assistants, contractors, and other trades staff. 

The SUNY Purchase College is considered to be the employee’s work location. An employee can be assigned to work in any area(s) of Purchase College (ex. dorms, academic buildings, non-academic buildings, etc.). Assignment(s) can also be split to include multiple work areas.