Operating Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onScaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States
About the Team
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to the 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 differences of perspective 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.
About the Role
We are seeking an Operating Engineer to join our experienced team dedicated to the support and highly efficient performance of utility systems for approximately 50 buildings containing office and research laboratory spaces. In this role, you will operate, supervise, and maintain all physical plant equipment on our campus.
Your day will involve operating and monitoring all physical plant equipment, regularly checking 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 maintain machinery history logs. A key part of your responsibilities includes monitoring and controlling equipment operations through the building automation system, responding to alarms, and securing utility services during emergency situations or unscheduled outages.
This position supports 24/7/365 operations, requiring you to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a watch engineer role. You will be expected to work independently during both routine and emergency situations, wear personal protective equipment, and operate vehicles and industrial equipment. The role may also require working outside during inclement weather and walking to complete rounds throughout our campus.
Hiring Process
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Scaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States
Columbia, Maryland
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleStart-up and changeover mechanical equipment using Johnson Controls BAS
- check_circleMonitor building automation systems and reset alarms as needed
- check_circleSecure and restore utility services during emergency situations
- check_circlePerform minor preventive maintenance and update machinery history logs
- check_circleConduct regular rounds in mechanical and machine rooms to ensure full service
- check_circleOperate and monitor all physical plant equipment across 50 buildings
- check_circleRespond to facility service outages and initiate immediate repairs
Requirements
- verifiedMaryland Second Grade Stationary Engineer's license
- verifiedExperience using hand tools, power tools and test equipment
- verifiedAbility to read blueprints, sketches, O&M Manuals and diagrams
- verifiedValid state-of-residence driver's license
- verifiedUS Citizenship or permanent resident status
- verifiedFamiliarity with Johnson Controls METASYS building automation systems (preferred)
- verifiedCFC Certification (preferred)
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Johnson Controls METASYS building automation systems. Experience in emergency response, hazardous materials handling, applicable OSHA/EPA regulations, or CFC Certification.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRobust education assistance programcheck_circleUnparalleled retirement contributionscheck_circleShort-term and long-term disability insurancecheck_circleFlexible spending accountsPaid time off
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Day-to-day, the Operating Engineer at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory will start-up and changeover mechanical equipment using johnson controls bas; monitor building automation systems and reset alarms as needed; secure and restore utility services during emergency situations; and perform minor preventive maintenance and update machinery history logs.
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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Maryland Second Grade Stationary Engineer's license; Experience using hand tools, power tools and test equipment; Ability to read blueprints, sketches, O&M Manuals and diagrams; Valid state-of-residence driver's license; US Citizenship or permanent resident status; and Familiarity with Johnson Controls METASYS building automation systems (preferred).
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Operating Engineer at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is based in Scaggsville Road, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20723, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory has listed this Operating Engineer role as on-site.
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