Senior Operating Engineer Mechanic Journeyman

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public research university in Norman, Oklahoma, is seeking a Senior Operating Engineer Mechanic Journeyman to ensure safe and effective operations of their utilities division. Responsibilities include maintaining complex steam and chill water equipment, monitoring operations, and conducting chemical tests. The ideal candidate has significant hands-on experience, strong technical skills, and relevant certifications while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience required.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 75 lbs.
• Experience working in high-pressure environments and with hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair steam and chill water plant equipment.
• Monitor and operate boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Conduct water tests to adjust chemical levels.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of steam and chill equipment and operations

Ability to operate highly specialized equipment

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to solve problems

Ability to follow complex instructions and procedures

Ability to read schematics, blueprints and drawings

Ability to understand and apply safety rules and regulations

Ability to work independently and as a team player

Ability to multitask

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

High Pressure Boiler License

State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License

Valid Oklahoma Driver's License

Job description

Job Description - Senior Operating Engineer Mechanic Journeyman

Facilities Management is seeking to hire a Senior Operating Engineer Mechanic Journeyman within the Utilities division. This position will be responsible for ensuring all operations and equipment are in good, safe working order, by performing regular inspection, maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.

Duties:

• Under general direction, maintains and repairs moderate to complex steam and chill water plant generating equipment and its related peripheral equipment, the tunnel distribution system, and all equipment assigned to the plant.
• Monitors, adjusts, and operates boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Conducts various water tests to check chemical levels.
• Determines when to adjust the chemical levels.
• Discusses any problems with Lead or Supervisor.
• Troubleshoots any problems with the equipment.
• Performs periodic, preventive maintenance inspections.
• Trains new employees, including but not limited to, steam and chill equipment operation and the importance of maintaining equipment records.
• Performs more complex maintenance duties, to include but not limited to maintaining equipment and performing repairs within the individuals' level of expertise.
• Participates in training and educational activities.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Job Requirements:

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED AND:

• 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of steam and chill equipment and operations.
• Ability to operate highly specialized equipment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to solve problems.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and procedures.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to understand and apply safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to multitask.

Certifications:

• High Pressure Boiler License and State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Standing and walking for prolonged periods. Ability to grasp, reach, twist, bend and kneel. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted.
• Environmental: Works in a power plant environment and with large machinery. Exposure to hazardous conditions. Exposure to steam, electricity, high voltage, hazardous chemicals, extreme cold and heat, wet, humid and noisy environment. When required, must wear appropriate safety equipment. May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures. May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies. May be required to work outside of normal working hours.

Departmental Preferences:

• 60 months of hands-on experience working with a diverse range of equipment, including but not limited to:
• High Pressure and Medium pressure boiler tuning, troubleshooting, planned maintenance, and repairing.
• Commercial Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller, to include tuning, troubleshooting, planned maintenance, and repairing.
• Manual, motor, and air-operated gate, globe, ball, and control valves and actuators. Including disassembly/reassembly, replacement, adjusting, tuning, preventative maintenance, etc.
• Centrifugal, diaphragm, and positive displacement pumps, to include disassembly/reassembly, replacement, tunning, balancing, preventative maintenance, etc.
• In-depth troubleshooting of mechanical systems, through use of schematics, technical drawings, P&ID's, and OEM specifications.
• Pipe fitting and conduit installation, including expertise in the layout, installation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure piping networks, including steam, water, fuel, and condensate systems.

Supervision:

• May act as lead employee to others performing similar work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.