Senior Stationary Engineer Electric

Job Description The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systemu2019s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protectionu2019s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO). Under general direction, is in responsible charge of the operation, maintenance, repair, testing and adjustment of all equipment, apparatus and structures of one or more potable water facilities; performs related work. Is in responsible charge of the operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, testing and adjustment of equipment, such as: generators, pumps, transformers, electric motors, bearings, switchboards, controllers, compressors, meters, gauges, valves, fittings, heating apparatus, converters, rectifiers, controls and circuit breakers of one or more potable water facilities, such as pumping stations, valve chambers, underground water storage tanks, etc. Supervises, coordinates and is responsible for the work of Stationary Engineers (Electric) and Oilers, and other plant employees. Using Computer Maintenance and Management System (CMMS) keeps records, makes inspections and prepares reports. Prepares requisitions for materials, services and repairs that may be required. Maintains material and parts inventory. Complies and ensures compliance with all applicable Environmental Health and Safety policies of the department. Essential Skills Computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, and Excel) helpful. License Requirement Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license Must be maintained for the duration of employment. Certificate Requirement Selected candidate shall obtain certification as a Grade D Distribution System Water Operator, by the New York State Department of Health, within one year of appointment. SENIOR STATIONARY ENGINEER (EL - 91639 Qualifications 1. Six years of full-time satisfactory experience within the last 10 years in responsible charge of the operation of plants or facilities utilizing high tension electrical equipment (over 600 volts), including troubleshooting and repairing such equipment, in one or more of the following: electrical generating stations, electrical switching stations, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water pumping stations or high volume ventilation systems, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or 2. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in

Created: 2025-09-09