DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 3

State of Washington • Yakima County – Selah, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 3 Bring your expertise to the next level! We’re looking for a senior-level Stationary Engineer 3 to perform skilled engineering and repair work at our Yakima Valley School in Selah , WA. As a Stationary Engineer 3, you’re not just running boilers—you’re leading the charge in the operation, maintenance, and compliance of high-pressure heating plants, featuring two or more steam-generating units. You’ll work with advanced combustion control systems, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.

Requirements

• Ability to test and analyze operation of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment
• Ability to instruct and supervise others
• Ability to keep records
• Ability to make written reports
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor
• Ability to work under and withstand extremes of temperature
• Knowledge of boiler law
• Knowledge of methods, fuels, materials, and tools used in operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment
• Knowledge of boiler room safety
• Knowledge of heating, lighting, ventilating, power, and other related mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of 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 the operation and repair of high-pressure boilers and heating equipment OR One year of experience as Stationary Engineer 2 in State service

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership: instruct and supervise others, keep records, and write clear reports
• Capable of heavy manual labor and working under extreme temperature conditions
• In-depth knowledge of boiler law, fuels, materials, and tools for high-pressure boiler operations, safety, and controls
• Proficiency with computer programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, AssetPlanner)
• Familiarity with auxiliary equipment: feedwater pumps, air compressors, fuel oil pumps, steam distribution piping, heat recovery systems (economizers, flash tanks), condensate receivers, and transfer pumps

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and supervise skilled/semi-skilled workers or helpers in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers, auxiliary equipment, stationary engines, compressors, pumps, steam and water lines, and controls
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and maintain daily activity logs
• Ensure steam plants meet all regulatory standards (Labor and Industries Boiler Laws and Rules, WAC, RCWs)
• Observe, troubleshoot, and repair gauges, meters, pumps, boilers, controls, and safety equipment for three steam-generating units and hot water systems
• Operate and maintain feed pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, and emergency generators
• Monitor and manage the boiler plant chemical program to stay within specifications
• Respond to on-site after-hours and weekend incidents as the lead maintenance authority, evaluating and reporting to the Plant Manager or their designee

Benefits

• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.
• Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
• Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at [phone].
• Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed