Building Engineer

DescriptionSummary

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is the not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, The City of New York (the “City”). BNYDC constantly strives to provide an environment in which businesses and careers can take root and grow.

We are seeking a Building Engineer to operate, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair building mechanical and HVAC systems throughout the facility.

Shifts:

Monday – Friday 7 AM to 4 PM
Saturday – Wednesday 7 AM to 4 PM

Areas of Responsibility

Operate, maintain, repair, and install HVAC systems and associated equipment.
Perform routine inspection of all HVAC, and fire systems.
Maintain compliance with City, County and State ordinances and codes.
Handle daily reporting, logbooks, and assignments.
In coordination with Chief Engineer, prepare operational procedures to ensure code compliance of Mechanical Systems, FDNY Logs, and annual maintenance inspections.
Perform facility walkthroughs for inspections, data gathering, photography, and audits.
Manage work orders through workflow applications.
Ensure that operations are in compliance with safety procedures, client safety requirements, company policy and procedures, and applicable regulations and industry standards.
Monitor contractor performance to ensure work is completed according to specifications and within the facilities rules and regulations.
Keep abreast of new technologies and efficiency protocols for building operations.
Perform related work and other duties as assigned

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit in any way the authority of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Required Skills and Abilities

Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be able to multi-task effectively and manage multiple deadlines
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Word
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with tenants, contractors, sub-contractors, clients, and employees
Ability to look for new ways to improve internal processes and workflow
Proficient with BMS systems
Obtain additional FDNY Certificate of Fitness as required
Ability to read blueprints
Availability to work overtime and respond to emergency situations as needed.
Ability to lift/move heavy equipment (up to 50 pounds), climb ladders, work in confined spaces and outdoors in all weather conditions

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

HS Diploma/GED
Certification of Refrigeration required for Engineer position (Q01 Certification)
EPA Universal Technician Certification
DMV issued driver’s license
OSHA 10-Hour or 30-hour
Package Unit experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Sprinkler S-12 Certificate of Fitness (FDNY) or ability to initiate the certification process within three (3) months of hire
Standpipe S-13 Certificate of Fitness (FDNY) or ability to initiate the certification process within three (3) months of hire
F-89 Certified (FLSD) Fire and Life Safety Director, or ability to initiate the certification process within three (3) months of hire
OSHA 30-hour or OSHA 511 Course
Category 7G Cooling Tower Water Treatment License (DEC)