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POWER PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER 1
University of Washington - Seattle, WA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Power Plant Operating Engineer 1 position at the University of Washington involves operating and maintaining complex power plant systems that provide steam, chilled water, electricity, and emergency power to a large campus. The role requires the operation of high-pressure superheated boilers, chillers, and steam turbine generators, as well as monitoring and maintaining a sophisticated steam and electrical power distribution system. The engineer will work under general supervision, assisting with various operational and maintenance tasks while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform internal and external cleaning of boilers including steam drum and firebox areas
- Disassemble, remove and clean internal boiler components
- Clean fuel oil guns and fuel oil systems, and other equipment and areas in the power plant facility
- Assist higher level Power Plant Operating Engineers with operation of multiple high-pressure superheated boilers (425 psi or greater) and other lower-pressure boilers (185 psi)
- Assist with the operation of other power plant equipment including combustion control equipment, ash conveyor systems, fuel systems, air compressors, electrical generating equipment, water analysis equipment, fans, blowers, and turbines
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of power plant equipment
- Collect, log and print operational data and change recording charts, monitor fuel deliveries
- Perform water treatment testing and chemical additions
- Study required training materials, information, and training tasks while on shift to become qualified to independently operate boilers and other equipment within the power plant facility
- Maintain safe operating practices and comply with other local, state, and federal regulatory requirements while on shift
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs while on shift and perform other emergency repairs necessary to maintain continuous operation
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
- Applicable Steam Engineer License required by local municipality, if any
- Three years' experience in operation and maintenance of boilers and related systems or equivalent education/experience
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in a large power plant
Benefits
- Generous benefits and work-life programs
- Professional growth opportunities
- Unique resources in a diverse environment
- Intellectual excitement and artistic pursuits
