Ops, Maintenance Tech 2

What You Can Expect

As our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician 2, you are responsible for operating and maintaining the university's centralized utility distribution networks and decentralized nodal production plants. This infrastructure includes high-pressure steam, hot water, chilled water, and domestic water systems. The role ensures the safe, continuous production and district delivery of thermal energy and potable water across campus academic, residential, and research buildings. This positions reports to the Distribution Supervisor. This newly created position is responsible for assisting in the development of the cross-campus maintenance program (Maximo). You will work within the scope of all Engie mechanical rooms across campus. Additionally, this role will assist in the development of the operational oversight documents (Logs, WOs, PMs, round sheets related to the BESO and temporary utilities on campus.

You will:

• Operate, monitor, and optimize decentralized, nodal production plants (including satellite chiller plants, boiler rooms, and pump stations). Adjust equipment sequencing to match dynamic campus thermal loads
• Track system pressures, temperatures, and flows using the campus Building Automation System (BAS). Identify thermal anomalies across district lines
• Service steam traps, pressure-reducing valves (PRVs), expansion joints, and large-diameter valves in utility tunnels and vaults
• Maintain variable frequency drive (VFD) pumps, hydronic strainers, and heat exchangers inside building mechanical rooms
• Repair domestic water mains, backflow preventers, and booster pumps. Maintain campus water quality and strict sanitation standards
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Follow OSHA, EPA, and university safety protocols
• Sample and treat closed loops to prevent corrosion, scale, and biological growth, protecting critical university laboratory and mechanical assets
• Responsible for troubleshooting and diagnosing faults to replace and repair non-operational parts.
• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates at optimum performance.
• Reviews operational manuals, technical manuals, and system procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Distribution Supervisor or Operations and Maintenance Manager

What You'll Bring

• Minimum High school diploma or GED; with a minimum 2 years experience in trade practices of steam engineering, utility distribution, central plant, or infrastructure maintenance

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksiteon a daily basis;
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record; will drive company vehicle
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Building automation controls experience
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical prints
• Ability to read Process and Identification drawings
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to lift light to medium weight objects. Could involve some lifting <50lbs
• Ability to performed work from ladders or scaffolds, next to hot steam driven equipment, and near rotating equipment.
• Ability to push and pull objects
• Ability to perform work in an abnormal sitting or standing position
• Ability to perform work inside confined spaces, manholes and crawl spaces
• Willingness to develop technical proficiency in some software applications

Compensation

Hourly Range: $40.09 to $53.42 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

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ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.