Senior Operating Engineer Mechanic Journeyman

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.
• 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.
• High Pressure Boiler License and State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience with Commercial Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller, including tuning, troubleshooting, planned maintenance, and repairing.
• Experience with manual, motor, and air-operated gate, globe, ball, and control valves and actuators.
• Experience with centrifugal, diaphragm, and positive displacement pumps.
• In-depth troubleshooting of mechanical systems using schematics, technical drawings, P&ID's, and OEM specifications.
• Expertise in pipe fitting and conduit installation, including high-pressure piping networks.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED