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Stationary Engineer - Central Utility Plant

Location: Boulder, CO

LAUKOA is seeking Stationary Engineers to operate and monitor the NIST Boulder Central Utility Plant on a 24/7/365 schedule. Stationary Engineers are responsible for safe, reliable operation of high-pressure steam boilers, chillers, air compressors, air dryers, pumps, cooling towers, water treatment systems, and the Johnson Controls Metasys building management system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the Central Utility Plant to meet daily steam, chilled water, and laboratory-grade compressed air load requirements.
• Maintain required operating and standby equipment configurations and immediately report operational discrepancies.
• Remain on duty in Building 42 or the immediate vicinity of the adjacent cooling towers and generators as required.
• Monitor, review, acknowledge, and communicate Metasys alarms and coordinate with the on-duty HVAC Mechanic.
• Perform routine inspections, log readings, meter readings, adjustments, calibration checks, and condition assessments each shift.
• Conduct boiler water testing, boiler blowdowns, chemical monitoring, and related daily documentation.
• Perform minor repairs, preventive maintenance, steam trap testing and repair, cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of routine expendable parts.
• Document alarms, repairs, operating conditions, chemical results, and equipment readings in daily and monthly reports.
• Notify management and the Government promptly of outages, equipment failures, safety concerns, or conditions requiring major repair.
• Serve as shift supervisor when designated and coordinate safe shift operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum four years of verifiable stationary engineering experience.
• At least three years of experience operating high-pressure steam boilers producing more than 10 horsepower and steam pressure over 15 psi, or qualifying water-heating boilers exceeding 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
• At least one year of experience operating refrigeration equipment requiring an operator.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid City and County of Denver Stationary Engineer Certificate within 180 days of starting work and maintain it throughout employment.
• Experience operating direct digital controls or building management systems; Johnson Controls Metasys experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work assigned rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, early dismissals, and site closures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe boiler, chiller, compressed air, cooling tower, pump, and water treatment operations.
• Ability to interpret gauges, meters, alarms, operating trends, job plans, and manufacturer instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and control system conditions and perform minor repairs without disrupting plant operations.
• Ability to accurately complete electronic logs, spreadsheets, checklists, and work records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and coordinate continuously with the on-duty HVAC Mechanic.

Security Requirements

• Must successfully complete all required NIST badging, access, background, and security processes.
• Must maintain valid credentials and 24-hour site access.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work an eight-hour rotating shift in a central utility plant environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, reach, and access confined equipment areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work around heat, steam, chemicals, noise, rotating equipment, and elevated surfaces.
• Ability to lift and carry tools, parts, and materials consistent with safe work practices.

Wage Rate

• Wage rates and benefits will be determined in accordance with the Local One International Union of Operating Engineers Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect at the time of solicitation. The values shown are estimates and are subject to change.
• Estimated hourly rate between $52.00 – $62.00 per hour
• Includes an estimated $1,250.00 per month towards Health and Welfare
• Includes an estimated $3.50 per hour towards retirement

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

We are an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.