Engineer-1155 Avenue of the Americas

Durst Profile:

Since 1915, The Durst Organization has been a family-run business dedicated to the principles of innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with our tenants and partners are critical to our success and have made us generations of builders, building for generations.

We build, own, and operate many of the world’s most innovative and efficient buildings. We create value for our tenants and partners by developing sustainable residential and commercial properties in which people live, work, and thrive.

Overview:

The Durst Organization is seeking an Engineer-1155 Avenue of the Americas

Shift:

Monday-Friday 3-11pm

Days off:

Saturday & Sunday

Pa y range

: $47.71-$53.01

Responsibilities:

• In a safe manner, start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment
• Ensure equipment operates safely and within established limits by monitoring attached meters, gauges, and computerized controls
• Use of hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance ranging from a complete overhaul to replacing defective valves, gaskets, or bearings in a safe manner
• Record relevant events and facts concerning operation and maintenance in an equipment log
• Audit safety device and identify and troubleshoot any problem areas
• Test and chemically treat hydronic systems to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years as operating engineer in Class A high-rise commercial building
• Possess the ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems in a timely manner.
• Must possess working knowledge of BMS and have control experience
• Must be knowledgeable of multi- stage direct expansion (DX) water cooled packaged A/C units and modular chiller system is a must
• EPA Universal Certification; Experience with Steam and Electrical Systems and Sprinkler Standpipe System
• Proficient in all aspects of pumping systems, steam heating systems, generator systems, automatic transfer switches, diesel fuel transfer systems, electrical systems, fire suppression systems and high-rise plumbing.
• Must be knowledgeable of Schneider Electric Andover Continuum BATC system or its equivalent BMS and possess advanced knowledge of start-up procedures
• Minimum of 3-5 years of electrical experience – that encompasses troubleshooting, reading schematics and wiring diagrams. Must possess ability to utilize analytic tools such as IR scanners, digital meters, and refrigerant gauges
• Physical ability to climb ladders and lift to 75 lbs. on a regular basis, enter and operate in confined spaces, operate power tool
• Ability to work with exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals..
• Valid New York City Fire Department Refrigeration Machine Operator License with a minimum of 3–5 years continuous experience in the industry.
• Will be required to obtain several COF’s (A-35, F-01, P-98, G-60, S-12, S-14)
• Site access requires completion of OSHA Construction Safety & Health Course (10 hours)
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands
• : While performing duties of this job, employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 75lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work with exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals.
• Work environment
• : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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