This job posting is for a Teya contract at Ft. Belvoir, VA and is primarily for the purposes of contact incumbent onboarding. Current employees of BASOPS Contract at Ft. Belvoir, VA are encouraged to apply; all hiring and onboarding is done electronically.
Please note that the current CBA is under review and negotiation at this time; your employment will be subject to any final CBA that is agreed upon between the union and the Company. Once finalized, a copy of the CBA will be provided by your supervisor or site leadership.
Position Description:
Serves as a lead a team of Stationary Engineers. Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
The Stationary Engineer Lead is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of equipment and building mechanical systems, including boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, generators, pumps, air compressors, and associated controls. The Stationary Engineer Lead ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility infrastructure while maintaining compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.
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Performs as a working lead who provides lead responsibilities and also:
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Operate, monitor, and maintain boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, generators, and auxiliary equipment.
- Start up, shut down, regulate, and adjust mechanical systems to maintain required operating conditions.
- Monitor control systems, instrumentation, gauges, meters, and building automation systems (BAS).
- Perform routine inspections of mechanical equipment and utility systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and operational deficiencies.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on utility plant and facility equipment.
- Maintain boiler water treatment and chemical treatment programs as required.
- Monitor steam, chilled water, heating hot water, compressed air, and electrical distribution systems
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Respond to equipment failures, utility outages, alarms, and emergency situations.
- Maintain operational logs, maintenance records, and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities with contractors and maintenance personnel.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and facility-specific safety requirements.
- Support energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
- Participate in emergency response and contingency operations.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical school, vocational training, or associate degree in engineering technology, HVAC, utilities operations, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience operating and maintaining central utility plant or commercial/industrial mechanical systems.
- Shall possess a working knowledge of planning, assigning, and directing work.
- Shall be experienced in leading this trade category.
- Possession of a Stationary Engineer License, Boiler Operator License, or equivalent certification where required.
- Experience with building automation systems (BAS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, steam systems, and mechanical equipment.
- Understanding of electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and control systems.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, piping diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance principles and troubleshooting techniques.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system problems.
- Strong understanding of safety procedures associated with high-pressure systems and rotating equipment.
- Proficiency in maintaining operational records and reports.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience in O&M to include leading of a work force that is responsible for O&M and repair of all facility systems, subsystems, and selected equipment typically found in a Base Operating Services contract.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent (33–66%): Stand, Walk, Sit, Handling/Fingering, Climb
- Occasional (up to 33%): Reach Outward, Reach Above Shoulder, Squat/Kneel, Bend
Lift/Carry Requirements
- Up to 10 lbs – Frequent
- Up to 25 lbs – Frequent
- Up to 50 lbs – Occasional
Push/Pull Requirements
- Up to 10 lbs – Frequent
- Up to 25 lbs – Frequent
- Up to 50 lbs – Occasional
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Work Environment
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Work is performed in central utility plants, mechanical rooms, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings. Exposure to heat, steam, noise, chemicals, and moving mechanical equipment.
Additional Position Duties:
This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment and employment is “at-will” unless otherwise stated in a Union contract, employment agreement, or where prohibited by local, state, or federal regulations.
EEO Statement:
It is the company’s policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
