Stationary Engineer 2 - 2 POSITIONS

State of Washington•Thurston County – Olympia, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies, other public entities, and Washington residents. The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and DES-managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates, and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks, and a 260-acre lake. As a Stationary Engineer 2, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Powerhouse, ensuring the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of high-pressure steam boilers, central steam distribution systems, and commercial refrigeration equipment. Your day-to-day work will involve performing preventative maintenance on critical water treatment systems, including cooling towers and chilled water loops, as well as fabricating, installing, and analyzing complex electrical, electronic, and pneumatic climate control systems. Additionally, you will support auxiliary components like air handlers, dampers, and bearings, while serving as the primary contact to receive, prioritize, and dispatch after-hours non-emergency service requests for Thurston County DES facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationery or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems.
Certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college; AND Two (2) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationery or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems.
One (1) year of experience as a Stationary Engineer 1.
Three (3) years of experience as a Steam Propulsion Engineer.
Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive knowledge of high-pressure boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, maintenance materials, safety protocols, and automatic control systems.
Knowledge and experience in managing chilled water plant operations alongside facility heating, ventilation, lighting, power, and related mechanical equipment.
Skilled in testing and analyzing steam boiler operations, keeping detailed records, writing reports, and instructing or supervising personnel.
Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while performing heavy manual labor under extreme temperature conditions.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains the high-pressure steam heating plant, stationary boilers, chillers, and auxiliary equipment to deliver steam, hot water, and chilled water to 13 Capitol Campus buildings.
Utilizes the Metasys central control system to adjust campus steam and chilled water systems and manage the proper operation of the Capitol Lake Dam.
Performs water and feedwater testing and treatment to ensure consistent steam and chilled water production.
Conducts mandatory hourly walkthroughs to inspect facility assets, check for deficiencies, and log all required technical readings.
Corrects and documents any equipment operating outside of normal parameters before the end of the shift according to written procedures.
Monitors Capitol Lake levels to prevent flooding or extreme lows, notifying supervision immediately of any unusual issues.
Serves as the primary contact for after-hours non-emergency calls regarding Thurston County DES facilities, prioritizing and dispatching service requests as needed.
Initiates required incident reports and documents all activities into the Mainsaver system and plant logbooks.