DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 3

State of Washington • Pierce County, WA

63d • Onsite

About The Position

DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 3 - Stationary Engineer Lead - Boiler Operator Lead We need your leadership skills to perform skilled engineering and repair work related to boiler operations at our Special Commitment Center (SCC) on McNeil Island in the picturesque Puget Sound. As a senior-level specialist, you'll apply advanced technical knowledge in the overall operation and maintenance of high-pressure heating plants consisting of two or more boilers. Special Commitment Center staff ride a passenger boat between Steilacoom and McNeil Island. The boat/ferry trip is approximately 20 minutes each way. SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Requirements

• Ability to: test and analyze operation of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment; instruct and supervise others; keep records; make written reports; perform heavy manual labor; work under and withstand extremes of temperature.
• Knowledge of: boiler law; methods, fuels, materials, and tools used in operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment; boiler room safety; heating, lighting, ventilating, power, and other related mechanical equipment; standard types of automatic controls.
• Prepare and maintain basic project reports and records including the completion of work requests.
• Work proficiently with computer programs Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and AssetPlanner.
• Four years of experience in operation and repair of high-pressure boilers and heating equipment or one year of experience as Stationary Engineer 2 in State service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of skilled and semi-skilled workers or patient or inmate helpers engaged in operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment, stationary engines, compressors, pumps, steam lines, water lines, and controls.
• Supervise preventative maintenance programs and monitor daily log of activities.
• Ensures that the steam plants are repaired and maintained to meet required operation and regulatory standards set forth by Labor and Industries Boiler Laws and Rules, WAC, and RCWs.
• Observe and repair gauges, meters, pumps, boilers, controls, and safety equipment to ensure proper and continuous overall operation of three steam-generating units and hot water.
• Operate feed pumps, condensate pumps, de-aerators, and emergency generators when required.
• Ensures that the boiler plant chemical program is monitored and stays within specification.

Benefits

• SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use.
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees