Senior Operating Engineer / Mechanical Journeyman - Tulsa Campus

University of Oklahoma • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The weather in Oklahoma is infamously unpredictable, swinging from below freezing to the mid-90’s within the same week! To endure these extremes, the University of Oklahoma has a state-of-the-art steam and chill water plant, ensuring our clinic, students, faculty, and staff are safe and comfortable.
With this facility, we are searching for a Senior Operating Engineer to help maintain this vital complex and its equipment.
What’s in it for you:
On top of a rewarding career and your salary, you will also be entitled to:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): When we say generous, we mean it. You will receive 16 – 22 hours of PTO per month. Enjoy ample vacation days and holidays to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Your well-being matters to us. Benefit from health, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
Retirement Planning: Secure your financial future. Our retirement plans empower you to build savings and prepare for retirement with confidence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, AND:
• 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.
• City of Tulsa Unlimited First Class Stationary Engineer License.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, monitors and inspects equipment.
• Operates the steam and chilled water plant by adjusting and controlling steam and chilled water, and performing water tests and analysis:
• Performs maintenance on complex equipment.
• Maintains logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities.
• 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.
• May train new employees, including but not limited to, steam and chill equipment operation and the importance of maintaining equipment records.
• May train employees how to mix/combine chemicals and any safety precautions, and the proper use of various chemicals.
• Performs more complex plant maintenance duties, to include but not limited to maintaining equipment and performing repairs within the individual's level of expertise.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): When we say generous, we mean it. You will receive 16 – 22 hours of PTO per month. Enjoy ample vacation days and holidays to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Your well-being matters to us. Benefit from health, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your financial future. Our retirement plans empower you to build savings and prepare for retirement with confidence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees