Power Plant Mechanic

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a Power Plant Mechanic to join their team. Work in the University of Washington Power Plant, a highly complex power plant that provides steam, chilled water, electricity and emergency power to a large campus with a combined teaching, research, and health care mission. Inspect, repair and maintain multiple boilers, chillers (2,000 ton or greater), and a large steam turbine electrical generator. Inspect, repair and maintain a diesel generator power station which provides emergency power to a medical center for critical life-safety and other emergency power loads on campus. Inspect, repair and maintain a high-pressure air system for instrument and control air serving the campus and the power plant. Positions in this class are distinguished by responsibility to inspect, maintain and repair mechanical systems in the University of Washington Power Plant. This class requires journey- level ability in machinery repair, pipefitting, steamfitting, welding, rigging, carpentry, machining, plumbing, and a working knowledge of power plant operations and electrical distribution systems. May respond to emergency calls.

Requirements

Full journey status as a Machinery Mechanic by work experience, vocational or trade school, apprenticeship programs, or any combination of the above; or four years of applied work experience. Vocational training may substitute for work experience on a year-for-year basis. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Have knowledge and understand of safe work practices and policies
Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
Must be able to comply with safety policies and procedures
Approved safety shoes must be acquired at employee's expense and worn on the job
This position is designated as performing an essential service and is required to report to work during any suspension of University operations, unless specifically notified otherwise
A valid Washington State driver's license is required
Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
Be responsible and accountable.
Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
Exhibit a professional work ethic.
Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience as a Power Plant Mechanic working on complex and critical systems, and with a complete understanding on how to work safely on steam systems
Trade experience should also include welding, pipefitting, and steamfitting
Demonstrated ability for metal fabrication using the appropriate metal working tools

Responsibilities

Perform journey-level mechanical work in support of the operation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of the University of Washington Power Plant
Perform maintenance and repairs on: o High capacity steam boilers o High horsepower steam turbines o Boiler forced draft and induced draft fans o Large capacity centrifugal pumps o Large capacity reciprocating, centrifugal and rotary air compressors o Ion exchange water softeners, dealkalizers, and condensate polishers o Boiler feedwater deaerators o Large pressure reducing valves o Hydraulic variable speed transmissions o Electric motors o Cooling towers fans and drive systems
Perform shaft alignment checks on all rotating machinery repairs
Perform maintenance, repairs and install piping for steam, chilled water, industrial water, condensate, fuel, chemical treatment and compressed air systems
Perform maintenance and repairs in confined spaces such as boiler steam and mud drums, boiler fireboxes, flue gas ductwork, fuel oil storage tanks, hotwells, and water treatment tanks
Clean or change filters, change oil, grease
Inspect and test mechanical systems
Operate machine shop equipment including engine lathes, drill press, grinders, milling machine, hydraulic press, power saws, arc welding machines, gas and plasma cutting torches to fabricate equipment parts
Operate a variety of hand tools
Drive a service van and forklift as required; load and unload materials and supplies
May lead and instruct helpers, may perform work in other trade skills, perform related duties as required
Perform other duties as assigned