Stationary Operations Engineer 3 - Washington, D.C.

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence@. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.  With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.  At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. 

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.  

License & Certification Requirements:

Candidates must possess one or more of the following licenses or certifications:

• District of Columbia: A valid Steam Engineer license (3rd, 2nd, or 1st Class)
• Maryland: A valid Stationary Engineer license (Grade 4 through Grade 1)
• Other Jurisdictions: Equivalent municipal or state Operating Engineer licenses, or an equivalent VMET certification

Shift Availability:

• 1^st shift- 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday
• 2^nd shift-12:30pm-11:00pm, Monday-Thursday
• 3^rd shift-10:00pm-8:30am, Monday-Thursday
• 4^th shift-7:00am-7:30pm, Friday-Sunday
• 5^th shift-7:00pm-7:30am, Friday-Sunday

Candidate shift preferences will be considered based on current staffing needs and availability.

The Stationary Operations Engineer is responsible for overseeing and maintaining all stationary equipment within our facility, ensuring its optimal operation and safety. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the machinery, routine check-ups, troubleshooting, and efficient repair methods.

• Maintenance and Operation: Safely operate, maintain, and monitor boilers, HVAC systems, refrigeration units, and other stationary equipment.
  • Must be experienced in maintenance and repairs on Commercial-Industrial building equipment to include but not limited to chillers =/+500 tons, boilers, pumps, control systems, air handlers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, VAV's and VFD's.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of Chiller Plant Operations, demonstrate the ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and specifications, also be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of building air systems. The ability to respond to service calls of the gas-fired boilers, Chillers, AHU, fire pumps, generators, UPS, ATS, BAS, and Fire Alarm operations. 

• Routine Inspections: Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues, ensuring equipment is operating within set parameters and adhering to safety standards.
  • Responds to service calls by determining the problem, identifying the cause, and implementing a solution to address the issues. Completing required documentation utilizing the site CMMS system.
  • Duties involve observing and interpreting readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of the system’s operation, adjusting controls to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the system and to meet the demands for the service provided, and recording logs for various aspects of the system’s operation, maintaining equipment of the system in good working order. Performs all preventive maintenance work in accordance with site specific approved job plans and applicable company standards.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and replacements. Ensure all operations are logged and documented in compliance with organizational standards.
• Compliance: Ensure operations adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations and standards related to stationary equipment operations.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with other maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure seamless operation and timely resolution of issues.
  • Relays questions, progress, information requirements, and discrepancies in system and other issues impacting the operation of the building, its equipment and the comfort of occupants. Initiates follow up action if required in a timely manner.
• Emergency Response: Act as a first responder during any stationary equipment emergencies, implementing safety procedures and addressing issues promptly.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest trends, equipment, and best practices in the field, attending workshops and training as necessary.

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10+ years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.    
• Applicants selected for this position shall possess demonstrated experience in the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of central utility plant and institutional mechanical systems supporting mission critical, government, commercial high-rise, healthcare, laboratory, industrial, campus, or other complex facilities environments.  
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including sequence of operations, technical product literature, programming manuals and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications: 

The following certifications and manufacturer training are desirable when associated with central plant or mission critical operations: 

• Manufacturer chiller training/certification (Trane, Johnson Controls/York, Carrier, Daikin, etc.)
• BAS/DDC platform training (Schneider Electric, Niagara, Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls Metasys, etc.)
• Boiler combustion or burner management training 
• NETA/NFPA/ASME-related operational familiarity 
• Industrial or institutional mechanical systems training 

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

•  A competitive salary
•  Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.  It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.