Boiler Plant Operating Engineer I/II

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fred Hutch Boiler Plant Operating Engineer I/II is a building maintenance technician responsible for performing independently, tasks of a skilled nature, necessary for the operation, maintenance, and repair of Fred Hutch boilers, chillers, buildings, and support equipment. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

Requirements

Must have current Grade III City of Seattle Boiler Operator License or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License or ID.
Physical skills necessary to climb, bend, stoop, lift and perform tasks utilizing ladders and scaffolds, etc.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Dependable, on-time and proven good work habits.
Good communications skills.
Able to work a varied schedule including shift work.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Knowledgeable in at least two of the following areas: mechanical, plumbing, electrical, welding, steam, and hot water systems or refrigeration.
OE I: A skilled professional who generally has over 5 years of experience in the operation, maintenance or repair of one or more of the systems outlined above or the completion of the apprentice program or trade school program.
OE II: A skilled professional who has 3-4 years of experience in boiler room operations, equipment maintenance, construction, or similar trades related to mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

Boiler Plant operations, maintenance, and repair.
Responding to freezers, incubators, or any other alarms initiated by the Building Automation System when acting as Watch Stander.
Repair and maintain boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers and other similar equipment, including boiler tear downs and tube cleaning.
Perform boiler and building rounds daily.
Operate and respond to the Building Automation Systems.
Maintain piping systems including valve replacement, steam trap troubleshooting and repair, temporary and permanent leak repairs, including emergency clean ups.
Update the electronic log, respond to emails, and communicate as a team player.
Complete work orders daily, assigned by the shop lead, in our computerized maintenance management system.
Perform Watch Stander duties on an occasional weekend rotation.