Operating Engineer - PT Weekday Overnight or Weekends (Existing DOD Secret Clearance is REQUIRED)

Job Description

NVE has an opportunity for a new team member at a large Government Facility for an operating engineer within the Local 99 Union.

There are currently three available weekday overnight shifts, some weekend shifts may be available as well, depending on candidate availability.

Weekday Overnight Shift is 10 : 00 pm 6 am (Some flexibility with start and finish time) :

• Sun-Mon
• Mon-Tues
• Tues-Wed

Applicant must have at least a Secret Clearance. Engineer must have at least five (5) years of experience in the operation of chillers rated at least 500 tons, and five (5) years of experience with Boiler Boilers 125 boiler-horsepower gas-fired boilers.

One Engineering license is required. We’re looking for someone who enjoys troubleshooting equipment issues, likes a challenge, and can think outside the box.

We also have built a positive proactive team orientated environment and are looking for like-minded individuals. We take pride in cross training all our team members on the various types of equipment and building automation systems.

Some of the benefits include :

1. Employer Funded Hourly Pension Contribution (Currently $6.75 for every hour worked)

2. Excellent Hourly Wage

3. This facility is located in Virginia, outside of the beltway so it is a fantastic location to help avoid the heavy inside the beltway traffic.

4. Schedule Wage and Scheduled Pension increase each year on July 1st.

In this facility we are only responsible for the HVAC, Plumbing, Kitchen Equipment and Fire Suppression Systems. Typical duties for the operating engineer includes :

• Operates and maintains the assigned facility and all related systems / components including the building automation system.
• Performs tours of areas and / or equipment as directed by management and required under the contract specification.
• Performs service calls, diagnostic services, and incidental, minor, and major repairs as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties in accordance with NVE standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.

including changing filters, cleaning coils, flushing condensers, punching tubes, greasing fan, pump, and motor bearings as required, inspecting, and adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning pulleys and shafts, monitor condenser, chilled, heating, and secondary water chemical treatment and its associated feed equipment, clean and maintain cooling towers, and perform annual inspections and other scheduled routines as directed.

• Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.)
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs of all equipment and systems outlined in the Employer's contract with the Government. D.C.
• Performs other duties as required or directed by management.

Qualifications

Below are some of the Licensing, certifications, and proof of training, to substantiate experience that are acceptable as certification as part of the application process for :

• Licensed Stationary Operating Engineer (MD) or DC 3rd Class License, or DC First Class Boiler Operator (NAPE)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal CFC License, desirable
• Factory Training for different boiler / chiller systems, desirable
• Certification for Boiler Operator
• Certification for Master HVAC

Candidates must be US Citizens. Existing DOD Secret Clearance is REQUIRED.

Note : This is a Union Position with Local 99. If applicant is not a member of the Union, the applicant can join upon hiring and begin receiving the union benefits.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Microsoft Suite

Some Knowledge

Customer Service

Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

5 years :

Operation of 125 boiler-horsepower gas-fired boilers

5 years :

Operation of chillers rated at least 500 tons

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Clearance - SECRET

Preferred

Stationary Operating Eng

EPA Uni CFC License

DC 1st Class Boiler Op

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)