Power Plant Mechanic

## Power Plant Mechanic Apply remote type:
No Teleworklocations:
Seattle, WAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 28, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
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- ** Job Description
**** Campus Energy, Utilities and Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a Power Plant Mechanic to join our team.
** Reporting to the WCUP Mechanic Lead, the WCUP Mechanic will work in the University of Washington West Campus Utility Plant, a highly complex chilling and emergency power plant that provides chilled water, future hot water and emergency power to a large campus with a combined teaching, research, and health care mission. Inspect, repair and maintain multiple chillers (1,500 ton or greater), and large cooling towers and pumps.

Inspect, repair and maintain a diesel generator power station which provides emergency power for critical life-safety and other emergency power loads on campus.
** About this opportunity
** The Power Plant Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing mechanical systems in the University of Washington West Campus Utility Plant. This class requires journey- level ability in machinery repair, pipe fitting, 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 (60%)
*** Perform journey-level mechanical work supporting operation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of power plant systems
* Maintain and repair Chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps, valves, air compressors, Media filters, pumps, tanks, piping, heat exchangers and valves
* Perform Lockout Tagout of plant systems to establish safe working conditions
* Maintain auxiliary systems such as pressure-reducing valves, hydraulic cylinders, electric motors, and cooling tower equipment
* Conduct shaft alignment checks on rotating machinery
** Systems Operations & Installation (20%)
*** 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 operational duties of an operator in support of the continuous operations of the West Campus Utility Plant, including but not limited to, monitoring and operating equipment required to meet the service expectations of our customers using an Allen Bradley Rockwell PLC-based automated control system and Factory Talk HMI
* Perform work in confined spaces (e.g., cooling towers, tanks, ductwork, ect)
* Respond to emergency situations such as critical plant alarms and system failures requiring human intervention
** Tools, Fabrication & General Duties (20%)
*** 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## #
** Core Competencies
*** Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
* Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
* Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
* Be responsible and accountable.
* Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
* Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
* Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
* Exhibit a professional work ethic.
* Continuously promote a safe work environment.#
** Education & Experience**###
** 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
*** Full journey status as a Machinery Mechanic by work…