DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 3

Description

DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 3 - Stationary Engineer Lead - Boiler Operator Lead

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.

Some of what you'll do

Plan, assign, and supervise the work of skilled and semi-skilled workers or patient or inmate helpers engaged in operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment, stationary engines, compressors, pumps, steam lines, water lines, and controls.

Supervise preventative maintenance programs and monitor daily log of activities.

Ensures that the steam plants are repaired and maintained to meet required operation and regulatory standards set forth by Labor and Industries Boiler Laws and Rules, WAC, and RCWs.

Observe and repair gauges, meters, pumps, boilers, controls, and safety equipment to ensure proper and continuous overall operation of three steam-generating units and hot water.

Operate feed pumps, condensate pumps, de-aerators, and emergency generators when required.

Ensures that the boiler plant chemical program is monitored and stays within specification.

What we're looking for

Ability to: test and analyze operation of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment; instruct and supervise others; keep records; make written reports; perform heavy manual labor; work under and withstand extremes of temperature.

Knowledge of: boiler law; methods, fuels, materials, and tools used in operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment; boiler room safety; heating, lighting, ventilating, power, and other related mechanical equipment; standard types of automatic controls.

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

Four years of experience in operation and repair of high-pressure boilers and heating equipment or one year of experience as Stationary Engineer 2 in State service.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Chris Pulley at and reference project number 03294.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or .

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