Operating Engineer

Description

Do you have solid understanding of steam and hot water boilers of 300 HP or greater? Do you have experience monitoring and commanding a variety of mechanical equipment utilizing Johnson Controls BAS? Are you available to work 12-hour shifts and possess a 1st or 2nd Grade MD Stationary Engineers license?

Are you comfortable using hand tools, test equipment and CMMS with the ability to detail your work daily using Microsoft Word?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking an Operating Engineer to help us operate, supervise and maintain all physical plant equipment on our campus. We are an experienced team of operating engineers dedicated to the support and highly efficient performance of utility systems for approximately 50 buildings containing office and research laboratory spaces.

As an Operating Engineer...

• Your primary responsibility will be to operate and monitor all physical plant equipment; including to regularly check mechanical and machine rooms to ensure full service to all facilities and special areas.
• You will start-up and changeover equipment; complete minor preventive maintenance work and machinery history logs; and respond to facility service outages by making immediate repairs or initiating recall of appropriate personnel.
• You will monitor and control equipment operations through the building automation system and respond to alarms that may require reset or to perform emergency repairs to restore normal facility operations.
• You will secure and restore utility services as required during emergency situations or unscheduled outages.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work / life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at  http : / / www.jhuapl.edu / careers .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact  Accommodations@jhuapl.edu .

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education / training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and / or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$28.95 Hourly

Maximum Rate

$48.45 Hourly