Central Plant Watch Engineer

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Central Plant Watch Engineer operating NYU’s combined heat, power, and chilled-water systems. Supervising plant operations personnel and maintaining continuous, efficient campus utility performance.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $81 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in supervising and operating combined heat and power and chilled water systems, ensuring optimal performance through preventive maintenance and effective team management. Proficient in maintaining safety standards and responding to operational changes while fostering collaboration among personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Combined Heat And Power SystemsChilled Water SystemsPreventive MaintenanceRefrigeration LicenseSteam License

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Combined Heat And Power SystemsChilled Water SystemsPreventive MaintenanceOperating Conditions KnowledgeMaintenance Routines Knowledge

Soft Skills

Good Written CommunicationGood Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPositive AttitudeCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Computer Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Refrigeration LicenseSteam License

Industry Keywords

Plant PerformanceOperating ConditionsSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise, monitor, and operate combined heat and power and chilled water systems and connected equipment safely and efficiently
Monitor and respond to changes in operating conditions to maintain continuous plant performance
Perform preventive maintenance duties and routines
Supervise operations personnel
Work Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, with the shift starting Monday at 11:00 PM

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Refrigeration License
Required Steam License
10+ years relevant experience
Knowledge of combined heat and power and chilled water systems, equipment, and proper operating conditions
Knowledge of maintenance routines and standards
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Basic knowledge/familiarity with computer applications such as email
Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate and work with others
Proficient in English, including reading directions and instructions written in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base pay of USD $81.474 per hour
Equal opportunity employment and equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
Carbon-neutral and green campus initiatives