Operating Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking an Operating Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity with our client in Ashburn, Virginia.
OPERATING ENGINEER
The Operating Engineer is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment. This includes managing routine and emergency plant operations, such as main switchgears, emergency generator operations, complicated emergency switching procedures, high pressure boiler systems, and Reverse Osmosis and Deionizer water systems. The role may also involve managing daily work schedules of subordinate mechanics, reviewing completed work orders, and establishing quality assurance programs.
What your day-to-day will look like:
• Inspect and analyze equipment, diagnose malfunctions, and make necessary adjustments
• Provide input on equipment system maintenance planning.
• Execute maintenance and repair work on boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and building infrastructure.
• Oversee daily operations and maintenance activities, providing guidance and mentoring to personnel.
• Perform complex operating procedures for high pressure steam boilers, lab utilities, and emergency generators.
• Conduct scheduled tours of various plant and equipment areas.
• Respond to emergencies during after-hours shifts.
• Work with maintenance mechanics on minor PM and repairs.
• Maintain engineering/electrical spaces and water treatment programs.
• Review and maintain documentation in the CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA regulations, and building codes.
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a building operating engineer in a high-pressure steam plant
Preferred Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of building automation, system controls, fire suppression systems, and fire alarm notification systems a plus.
• Experience with Direct Digital Control systems a plus.
• General knowledge of industry maintenance and repair practices.
• Experience as a building operating engineer in 1200-ton centrifugal chiller plant (One thousand two hundred )
3rd shift
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.