Senior Operating Engineer Mechanic Journeyman
Senior Operating Engineer Mechanic Journeyman
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Facilities Management is seeking to hire a Senior Operating Engineer Mechanic Journeyman within the Utilities division. This position will be responsible for ensuring all operations and equipment are in good safe working order by performing regular inspection maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems
Duties:
- Under general direction maintains and repairs moderate to complex steam and chill water plant generating equipment and its related peripheral equipment the tunnel distribution system and all equipment assigned to the plant.
- Monitors adjusts and operates boilers chillers and cooling towers.
- Conducts various water tests to check chemical levels.
- Determines when to adjust the chemical levels.
- Discusses any problems with Lead or Supervisor.
- Troubleshoots any problems with the equipment.
- Performs periodic preventive maintenance inspections.
- Trains new employees including but not limited to steam and chill equipment operation and the importance of maintaining equipment records.
- Performs more complex maintenance duties to include but not limited to maintaining equipment and performing repairs within the individuals level of expertise.
- Participates in training and educational activities.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position
Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED AND:
- 18months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.
Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of steam and chill equipment and operations.
- Ability to operate highly specialized equipment.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to solve problems.
- Ability to follow complex instructions and procedures.
- Ability to read schematics blueprints and drawings.
- Ability to understand and apply safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Ability to multitask.
Certifications:
- High Pressure Boiler License and State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License.
- Valid Oklahoma Drivers License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical: Standing and walking for prolonged to grasp reach twist bend and to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted.
- Environmental: Works in a power plant environment and with large to hazardous conditions. Exposure to steam electricity high voltage hazardous chemicals extreme cold and heat wet humid and noisy required must wear appropriate safety equipment. May be designated as an essential position during emergency be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies. May be required to work outside of normal working hours.
Departmental Preferences:
- 60 months of hands-on experience working with a diverse range of equipment including but not limited to:
- High Pressure and Medium pressure boiler tuning troubleshooting planned maintenance and repairing.
- Commercial Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller to include tuning troubleshooting planned maintenance and repairing.
- Manual motor and air-operated gate globe ball and control valves and actuators. Including disassembly/reassembly replacement adjusting tuning preventative maintenance etc.
- Centrifugal diaphragm and positive displacement pumps to include disassembly/reassembly replacement tunning balancing preventative maintenance etc.
- In-depth troubleshooting of mechanical systems through use of schematics technical drawings P&IDs and OEM specifications.
- Pipe fitting and conduit installation including expertise in the layout installation maintenance and repair of high-pressure piping networks including steam water fuel and condensate systems.
Supervision:
- May act as lead employee to others performing similar work.
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
