Technical Specialist - Energy Systems Group

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP^® is looking for a Technical Specialist at our Clark Atlanta University Facility to join our Operations Services team. This position is on site.

The Technical Specialist position centers around a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment and systems. The Technical Specialist provides technical understanding of and practical experience with the distribution, production, and components associated with multiple electrical, motor, water, air, heating and cooling systems. Technical Specialists operate, maintain, and perform basic repairs on most equipment and systems in the plant. This individual will be responsible for following safety programs for all facility activities and equipment, as well as assisting and maintaining trouble call procedures for facilities. This position requires working a 12-hour rotating shift, including overnight, weekend and possible holidays, and be available for call-in work.

The essential functions of the position include:

• Operate, maintain, and perform basic repair on most equipment and systems in the plant
• Apply technical understanding of and practical experience with the operation of distribution, production and components associated with:
  • Steam, condensate, chilled water, electrical motors, paralleling switch gear, motor control centers, condenser systems, variable frequency drives, reciprocating engines, generators, compressed air and compressors, pumps, chillers, air handlers, boilers, cooling towers, pneumatic and low voltage control systems
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures to assure the plant equipment is in good working condition
• Operate Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment
• Start-up activities including trouble shooting
• Positively interact with customers as needed
• Maintain tracking for long-term performance evaluations and adherence to baseline requirements
  • Safety training; lock out/tag out
  • SDS administration
  • Follow proper procedure for all maintenance activities
• Assist and maintain establishment of maintenance and work order procedures for the facility that effectively communicate problems and recommend a course of action

Your background includes:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three to six (3-6) years’ of related experience
• 4th Class Power Engineer NIULPE License Certification or higher (achieved before or within 18 months of employment in the position)
• Work 12-hour rotating shift schedule, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Basic computer skills required including data input, work order coordination and daily logs
• Must be within a reasonable commute from our office at: 260 Lee Street, Atlanta, GA 30310

A bonus to have:

• Associate’s degree (AA or AS) or Technical degree
• Six to eight (6-8) years’ related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

What we bring to you:

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for you and your family
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure

We want you to know:

ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity.

Join our world-class team to provide safe, reliable innovative energy efficiency and infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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