POWER PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER 1

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UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Facilities manages the University's buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Transportation Services and Safety. Lastly, there is the Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations group. Supporting these groups, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group.

Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a Power Plant Operating Engineer 1 to work in a highly complex power plant that provides steam, chilled water, electricity and emergency power to a large campus with a combined teaching, research, and health care mission. Operate and maintain multiple 185 psi boilers, chillers (2000 ton or greater), and at least one steam turbine electrical generator. Operate and monitor a complex steam and electrical power distribution system using a computer-monitored control system serving a population equivalent to a city of 50,000. Operate and maintain several diesel generators which provide emergency power to a medical center for critical life-safety and other emergency power loads on campus. Operate and maintain a high-pressure air system for instrument and control air.

Operate 185 psi steam boilers under the direction of a lead person and assist with the operation of power plant equipment. Under general supervision, follow established procedures to operate, maintain, and clean the boilers. Operate, maintain, and clean other power plant equipment as directed. Learn all aspects of plant operation to be able to independently operate the system in emergency situations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Perform internal and external cleaning of boilers including steam drum and firebox areas

Disassemble, remove and clean internal boiler components

Clean fuel oil guns and fuel oil systems, and other equipment and areas in the power plant facility

Assist higher level Power Plant Operating Engineers with operation of multiple boilers and other lower-pressure boilers (185 psi), up to an individual boiler capacity of 250,000 pounds or more per hour, and all auxiliary equipment

Assist with the operation of other power plant equipment including combustion control equipment, ash conveyor systems, fuel systems, air compressors, electrical generating equipment, water analysis equipment, fans, blowers, and turbines

Assist with the maintenance and repair of power plant equipment

Collect, log and print operational data and change recording charts, monitor fuel deliveries

Perform water treatment testing and chemical additions

Study required training materials, information, and training tasks while on shift to become qualified to independently operate boilers and other equipment within the power plant facility

Maintain safe operating practices and comply with other local, state, and federal regulatory requirements while on shift

Perform minor maintenance and repairs while on shift and perform other emergency repairs necessary to maintain continuous operation

Perform other duties as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness

Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively

Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems

Be responsible and accountable

Use organizational skills and provide attention to details

Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude

Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous

Exhibit a professional work ethic

Continuously promote a safe work environment

Requirements include:

Applicable Steam Engineer License required by local municipality, if any; and three years experience in operation and maintenance of boilers and related systems

OR equivalent education/experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

Experience working in a large power plant

Conditions of Employment:

Approved safety shoes must be acquired at employee's expense and worn on the job

This position is designated as performing an essential service and is required to report to work during any suspension of University operations, unless specifically notified otherwise

A valid Washington State driver's license is required

Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment

Have knowledge and understanding of safe work practices and policies

Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.