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DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY:

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Watch Engineer for the facilities operation and maintenance program to support a federal Agency in Reston, VA. Responsibilities include watch/tour requirements at the Heating and Refrigeration Plant (Building E) of the contract. The employee must otherwise meet any requirements of the Government for this classification contained in the applicable RFP and contract.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Five (5) years of experience in federal facility Operations and Maintenance with a similar size and scope
• Communication skills required to interface and coordinate with other technicians.
• Must have a valid District of Columbia 1st Class Operator’s license, have experience in the operation of a minimum 100 psi high-pressure steam plant and in the operation of a central chiller plant.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible HVAC equipment installation, maintenance, and repair experience which includes one year of HVAC control maintenance and repair experience and completion of a HVAC control training program applicable to type of system
• Preferred qualifications include prior experience with data center HVAC systems, building automation systems, and critical building infrastructure systems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC.
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s
• OSHA certified and trained in the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Shall be proficient in brazing and soldering techniques
• Shall be knowledgeable in sizing area for proper size BTU’s for heating and cooling

The Building Tour Mechanic is the onsite staff member responsible for monitoring critical building systems, making adjustments, and responding to emergencies during a specific shift within a 24/7 schedule.

The Watch Engineer shall ensure the following is performed:

• Monitor the starting, stopping and loading of equipment.
• Check all operating equipment in the watch area every two hours.
• Record operating data in appropriate logs or records every two hours.
• Adjust at the central control panel in response to changing operating conditions.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.