Project Engineer (Chief Engineer)

Job Description

Mahalo for your interest in this role Please see the full position description below and click Start Your Application when ready Project Engineer Chief Engineer Central Utility Plant Location Boulder CO Position Summary LAUKOA is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to provide on site technical leadership for the NIST Boulder Central Utility Plant The Project Engineer will coordinate quality service delivery provide technical assistance recommend system improvements support quality assurance and oversee daily operating documentation for boilers chillers air compressors compressed air dryers and related central plant systems Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide on site technical leadership during core hours generally 700 am to 300 pm Monday through FridayCoordinate the delivery of quality operations maintenance preventive maintenance and repair servicesProvide technical assistance to Stationary Engineers HVAC Mechanics management and subcontractorsEvaluate system performance and recommend practical improvements to reliability efficiency safety and maintainabilityImplement quality assurance through review and submission of accurate daily logs by 900 am using the Government provided formatSupport operation of steam chilled water laboratory grade compressed air water treatment and associated mechanical systemsReview alarms operating trends meter readings chemical logs preventive maintenance records and repair documentationSupport planned outage coordination troubleshooting incident response and restoration of critical servicesParticipate in weekly meetings with the Project Manager and Government representativesPerform Stationary Engineer functions when assigned and when all licensing and staffing requirements remain satisfiedMinimum Qualifications Must be a qualified Stationary Engineer with experience operating large mechanical systems including boilers chillers air compressors and central utility plant equipmentMinimum four years of verifiable stationary engineering experience including at least three years operating qualifying high pressure steam or high temperature water boilers and at least one year operating refrigeration equipment requiring an operatorMust 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 employmentExperience with direct digital controls and building management systems; Johnson Controls Metasys experience is preferredExperience with technical reporting quality assurance preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of critical mechanical systemsRequired Knowledge Skills and Abilities Advanced knowledge of boiler chiller compressed air pumping cooling tower water treatment and central plant operationsAbility to diagnose equipment and system problems using operating data inspections alarms and control system informationAbility to prepare clear daily logs technical reports recommendations and maintenance documentationStrong leadership communication planning and coordination skillsProficiency with Maximo or comparable computerized maintenance management systems Microsoft Excel and electronic reportingSecurity Requirements Must successfully complete all required NIST badging access background and security processesMust be able to maintain site access and comply with all Government security proceduresPhysical Requirements Ability to work in a central utility plant mechanical rooms tunnels rooftops and industrial environments with heat noise and moving equipmentAbility to stand walk climb stairs and ladders bend stoop and access equipment areasAbility to wear required PPE and safely perform inspections and technical oversight dutiesWage 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 changeEstimated hourly rate between 5500 6500 per hour Includes an estimated 1250 per month towards Health and WelfareIncludes an estimated 350 per hour towards retirementThis Position is Contingent Upon Award We are an Equal OpportunityVEVRAA 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 401k 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