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St. Louis Community College
Stationary Engineer
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An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
$108,182 / year median in Missouri
Job Description
Position Summary Performs duties necessary to maintain and repair all power plant equipment and HVAC equipment, including the automated campus energy management system (EMS) when installed; fabricates precision parts to replace unavailable parts; controls and maintains equipment on parking lot and walkway lights; completes daily and substation log sheets; makes daily rounds to check power center and conduct general safety checks. Primary Duties Performed Maintains and repairs all power plant equipment: repairs fire alarm, sprinkler and soft water system and electrical circuits as necessary; maintains and repairs the high voltage electrical network for inner campus. Maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, ventilation fans, and cooling equipment: repairs air conditioning units, refrigeration, air compressors equipment, and/or boilers when needed; chemically treats hot water heating system, steam generator, chilled water cooling system, and swimming pool; repairs and maintains sump, condensate, manhole and fountain pumps; remodels heating, cooling and ventilation equipment; calibrates and repairs thermostats and air mixing boxes; makes decisions as to heating and cooling requirements for individual buildings; may also maintain dental lab hydrovac system. May maintain and troubleshoot the automated campus energy management system variable frequency motor drives, individual EMS panels with integrated solid-state controllers; maintains and trouble-shoots electrical driver variable volume dual deck system with solid state controllers. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications/Experience High School Diploma or equivalent and additional vocational training in steam power plant equipment preferred. Three (3) years full-time experience in either heat generation or air conditioning installation. Must possess Stationary Engineer's license. Knowledge of automated RVAC system and controllers with computer based operating systems and vocational training in this area preferred. Working Conditions On call availability, 24/7 As needed: may work in extreme weather conditions and involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.