STEAM SYSTEMS MECHANIC

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Steam Systems Mechanic to maintain, repair, modify, and install boilers and related equipment across campus facilities. The role involves inspecting electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic controls, performing valve and seal work, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and rebuilds of components, plus documenting service activity and following state and insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years related experience.
• Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Systems/Maintenance, Electronic/Industrial Controls, or Electrical preferred.
• Boiler Operator License or ASOPE Class III certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations on boilers and related equipment.
• Maintains records and adheres to safety regulations for boilers and associated equipment.
• Interprets blueprints and specifications to ensure proper clearances and assembly.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical servicing

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical diploma (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

PLC controls

VFD

Dial indicators

Job description

Steam Systems Mechanic

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Job Summary: To perform maintenance, repairs, modification, replacement, and installation of boilers and associated equipment, components and supporting equipment located in the District Steam Systems (DSS) buildings, steam vaults and in other outlying facilities on campus.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations on electronic, direct digital, pneumatic, and PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) controls and devices for boilers, associated equipment components, and supporting equipment to include controls, meters, relays, sensors, analog I/O, isolated and non-isolated I/O, VFD.
• Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, replacements, rebuilds and installations on boiler electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment such as pumps, fans, deaerators, piping, valves, heat exchanges, motors, hoists, motor control centers, power and lighting panels, emergency generators, lighting systems, air compressors and drying systems, and other similar equipment.
• Performs boiler, fan and pump rebuilds including the replacement of O-rings and gaskets.
• Sets clearances on labyrinth seals, journal bearings, seal openings, thrust and counter thrust clearances per the manufacturer’s specifications using dial indicators, inside and outside micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring devices.
• Performs rebuilds of gear boxes, drive couplings, intermediate shafts, fan blade pitches, compressors, pumps, and seal replacements. Packs steam valves, rebuilds steam regulator and relief valves with proper settings for steam pressure. Sets fuel/air ratios for boiler firing.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, or other descriptions of parts to determine their accuracy relative to the manufacturer’s specified clearances for boiler/pump/fan repairs, including disassembly/reassembly procedures.
• Utilizes and maintains records and performs all service and maintenance repairs in accordance with current state and insurance regulations for boilers and associated equipment. Follows proper safety rules and regulations for clearances, vault entry and any other applicable rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range: $24.05 - $31.30

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience is required. An associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Systems/Maintenance, Electronic/Industrial Controls, or an Electrical program is preferred.

Boiler Operator License or ASOPE Class III certification or equivalent preferred.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

112802021 Decentralized Boilers

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite