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Stationary Engineer - Utility Distribution Operations and Maintenance- Wage Rate: $49.40 - $77.00 per hour (included is $5.42 for Health & Welfare)
- Location: Washington, DC | Capitol Power Plant
Position SummaryLAUKOA is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate, inspect, and maintain steam, chilled water, HVAC, and related utility systems at the Capitol Power Plant. This is a full-time assignment during the Monday-Friday day shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position is designated essential and requires 24/7 on-call availability for critical repairs and emergency work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Operate and inspect heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, steam, high-temperature water, and related systems.
- Read gauges, meters, and charts; adjust controls for safe and efficient operation.
- Record operating conditions and maintain machinery and equipment in good working order.
- Operate and maintain electronic controls, building automation systems (BAS), and direct digital controls (DDC).
- Identify system failures, establish routine testing procedures, and support corrective maintenance.
- Read mechanical drawings and coordinate related work by other maintenance personnel.
- Enter operating and maintenance reports, including photographs, into TMA.
- Maintain familiarity with the Emergency Operating Plan and support assigned emergency response activities.
Minimum Qualifications- Current, valid Stationary Engineer license at least equivalent to a Class 3 Steam Engineer (DC) or First Grade Engineer (MD).
- At least three (3) years of experience within the past five (5) years as a licensed Stationary Engineer with a license at least equivalent to DC Class 3 or MD First Grade, in a single building of comparable complexity.
- Current National Association of Stationary Operating Engineers (NASOE) certification, as identified in the solicitation.
- Completed vocational and technical training in HVAC mechanic maintenance and service work.
- Demonstrated experience with BAS and DDC.
- Required licenses and certifications must be valid and current upon contract award.
- Obtain and maintain tunnel-entry certificates in asbestos awareness, permit-required confined space, and heat stress prevention; maintain annual refreshers for asbestos awareness and heat stress prevention.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Working knowledge of steam and chilled water distribution systems and mechanical drawings.
- Ability to identify common causes of system failures and establish routine testing procedures.
- Ability to meet project deadlines and coordinate maintenance activities.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and the CMMS tools needed for assigned duties.
- Effective listening, business writing, and verbal communication; ability to adapt to shifting priorities and coordinate with stakeholders.
Security Requirements- Must receive favorable United States Capitol Police screening and complete required fingerprinting, photography, and badging before unescorted site work.
- Must satisfy employment-authorization verification through E-Verify and comply with site access and identification requirements.
Physical Requirements- Ability to perform the essential duties and access assigned work areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to conduct assigned inspections or maintenance in utility tunnels and mechanical areas, including hot, damp, low-light conditions and permit-required confined spaces.
- Ability to follow required entry procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) 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.
LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
