Power Plant Mechanic at UW in Seattle, WA

Job description

Job Description Campus Energy, Utilities and Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a Power Plant Mechanic to join our team. About this Opportunity Reporting to the Central Power Plant Mechanic Lead, the Power Plant Mechanic will work in the University of Washington Central Power Plant, a highly complex heating, chilling and emergency power plant that provides steam, chilled water, Future hot water and emergency power to a large campus with a combined teaching, research, and health care mission, and in the West CUP facility. Positions in this class are distinguished by responsibility to inspect, maintain and repair mechanical systems in the University of Washington Central Power Plant and West CUP facility. This class requires journey-level ability in machinery repair, pipefitting, steamfitting, welding, rigging, carpentry, machining, plumbing, and a working knowledge of power plant operations and electrical distribution systems. May respond to emergency calls. Key responsibilities Mechanical Maintenance & Repair (80%) Perform journey-level mechanical work supporting operation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of UW Power Plant systems Perform maintenance and repairs on: High-capacity saturated steam boilers High horsepower steam turbines Boiler forced draft and induced draft fans Large capacity centrifugal pumps Large capacity reciprocating, centrifugal and rotary air compressors Ion exchange water softeners, dealkalizers, and condensate polishers Boiler feedwater deaerators Large pressure reducing valves Hydraulic variable speed transmissions Cooling towers fans and drive systems Follow preventative maintenance schedule Perform Lockout Tagout of plant systems to establish safe working conditions Maintain auxiliary systems such as pressure-reducing valves, chillers, and cooling tower equipment Conduct shaft alignment checks on rotating machinery Systems Operations & Installation (15%) Install, maintain, and repair piping systems for steam, chilled water, condensate, fuel, chemicals, and compressed air Write/Test/Perform operational procedures to perform system or component maintenance Perform work in confined spaces (e.g., cooling towers, tanks, ductwork, etc. Respond to emergency situations such as critical plant alarms and system failures requiring human intervention. Tools, Fabrication & General Duties (5%) Operate machine shop equipment (lathes, milling machines, presses, welding and cutting tools) to fabricate parts and use a wide range of hand tools and perform routine maintenance Operate vehicles and equipment such as service vans and forklifts; handle materials and supplies Provide guidance to helpers, support other trades or vendors as needed, and perform additional assigned duties Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Minimum Qualifications Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager. Full journey status as a Machinery Mechanic by work experience, vocational or trade school, apprenticeship programs, or any combination of the above; or four years of applied work experience. Vocational training may substitute for work experience on a year-for-year basis. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Additional Qualifications Must be able to get a Universal EPA 608 certification within 6 months Must be able to work in a diverse workforce Must be able to work in a tobacco free and non-smoking environment Must be able to work outdoors under all weather conditions Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on th