DSHS FTAA Chief Engineer

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10 daily premium pay

Orca card transportation

5% premium pay on-site (3 days/week)

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services on McNeil Island is seeking a senior Steam Plant Specialist to lead and oversee boiler operations and the maintenance of high‑pressure heating plants alongside the Special Commitment Center team.

You will manage day‑to‑day workload, supervise preventative maintenance, monitor operations, and plan improvements while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient production of steam, electricity, clean air, and chilled water.

Qualifications

• Applicable steam engineer's license and four years supervisory experience in power plant operations.
• Ability to lead and train employees in performing skilled Steam plant work.
• Experience with budget tracking, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day workload for the Steam plant operations.
• Supervise preventative maintenance programs and monitor daily activity logs.
• Evaluate operating issues and help bring them to resolution.
• Maintain budget and cost controls for steam, electricity, and water systems.
• Plan expansions and improvements of Steam plant facilities and equipment.
• Ensure equipment is repaired and maintained to meet standards set by regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Steam plant operations

Preventive maintenance

Budgeting

Safety standards

Team training

Education

Steam engineer's license

4 years supervisory experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Assetplanner

Job description

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.

The Shift:

Day Shift - Sunday to Wednesday 6:00am - 4:00pm.

Some of what you'll do

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day work load for the Steam plant operations
• Supervise preventative maintenance programs and monitor daily log of activities
• Evaluate operating issues and help bring them to resolution
• Maintain budget and cost control devices necessary for efficient production of steam, electricity, clean air and chilled water.
• Recommend and assist in planning for expansion and improvements of Steam plant facilities and equipment
• Ensures that all the equipment are repaired and maintained to meet required operation and regulatory standards set forth by TJC, CMS and Fire Marshall

What we're looking for

• Ability to lead and train employees in performing skilled Steam plant work
• Plan, layout, and assign work and give clear, concise instructions
• Establish and monitor appropriate housekeeping procedures and safety standards of all assigned areas
• Prepare and maintain basic project reports and records including the completion of work requests
• Work proficiently with computer programs: Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Assetplanner

Who should apply

Applicable steam engineer's license
and
Four years supervisory experience with power plant operations, including feed water systems, coal, gas, and fuel oil fire high-pressure boiler systems and all auxiliary equipment, water chilling systems, and related combustion controls and safety devices.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license/certification/registration

Questions?

Contact [e-mail] and reference #04868

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