Power Plant Engineer 3
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) is seeking a Power Plant Engineer 3 to join our team! This is a full-time position with a Tuesday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule. This position operates and repairs steam generating boilers and electrical generating equipment. Knowledge of plant safety and accident prevention measures required for operating, maintaining, and repairing all heating or power plant equipment, chemical water testing and treatment methods, and procedures used to prevent scaling, pitting of boiler tubes, and buildup of sludge deposits is essential in this role. The ideal candidate will have experience with steam generating boilers, electrical generating equipment and auxiliary systems, and centralized air conditioning systems, performing related work as required. The Engineer must have the ability to physically operate, adjust, and control steam and electrical generating systems, requiring climbing, lifting, bending, and walking. Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services including individualized treatment plans. Support for patients with special education needs to continue their education is provided, and individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well.
Requirements
- Experience equal to three years of full-time work in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam generating boilers, centralized air-conditioning or electrical power generating equipment and auxiliary systems.
- Knowledge of plant safety and accident prevention measures required for operating, maintaining, and repairing all heating or power plant equipment.
- Knowledge of chemical water testing and treatment methods, and procedures used to prevent scaling, pitting of boiler tubes, and buildup of sludge deposits.
- Experience with steam generating boilers, electrical generating equipment and auxiliary systems, and centralized air conditioning systems.
- Ability to physically operate, adjust, and control steam and electrical generating systems, requiring climbing, lifting, bending, and walking.
- Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
- Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.
- Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required certification, license and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with steam generating boilers, electrical generating equipment and auxiliary systems, and centralized air conditioning systems.
Responsibilities
- Operates and repairs steam generating boilers and electrical generating equipment.
- Performs related work as required.
- Physically operate, adjust, and control steam and electrical generating systems, requiring climbing, lifting, bending, and walking.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, paid holidays)
- Retirement Plans (IPERS, Retirement Investors Club)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care expenses)
- Life insurance
- Free long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
