Why Work at BNL?

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurpose research institution funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Located on the center of Long Island, New York, Brookhaven Lab brings world-class facilities and expertise to the most exciting and important questions in basic and applied science—from the birth of our universe to the sustainable energy technology of tomorrow. We operate cutting-edge large-scale facilities for studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, applied science, and a wide range of advanced technologies. The Laboratory's almost 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000 visiting researchers from around the world. Our award-winning history, including seven Nobel Prizes, stretches back to 1947, and we continue to unravel mysteries from the nanoscale to the cosmic scale, and everything in between. Brookhaven is operated and managed by Brookhaven Science Associates, which was founded by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University, and Battelle, a nonprofit applied science and technology organization.

Position Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for first-line supervision of skilled craft work performed by more than one trade with main trade responsibility of the refrigeration and air conditioning shop in the Facilities and Operations Directorate.
• Plans, coordinates, directs and reviews the work of assigned staff. Direction of work includes assignment, scheduling, training, technical direction, grievance handling and disciplinary actions.
• Works closely in a team environment and coordinates with other craft supervision, engineers, and department coordinators on work planning, tracking, and completion of work orders.
• Provides technical assistance and information on work of the unit to Laboratory customers, staff and other supervisors.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ten years' related experience in the applicable construction and maintenance pertaining to the HVAC field.

• At least three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Commercial or industrial electrical/HVAC experience
• Strong construction background.
• Experience coordinating and directing multi-trade projects.
• Experience coordinating and directing the work of staff, including assignments and scheduling.
• Strong communication skills interacting at multiple levels including trades, customers and team members.
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility for staff and work product.
• Demonstrated leadership in safety values and ability to impart values to staff.
• Ability to provide technical direction.
• Ability to understand what drives priorities and basic financial management (managing priorities, budgets and costs)
• Ability to plan work, including estimating time and materials for a job.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Driver's license.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in supervising or coordinating work with bargaining unit staff, including grievance handling.
• OSHA construction safety training (30 or 40-hour certification).
• Universal refrigerant license.
• Experience using a maintenance management system or CMMS program to issue and track work orders.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS)

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Swimming Pool, Weight Room, Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits

We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, please apply online at BNL Careers and enter the job title into the Keyword Search.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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