Power Plant Mechanic

No Telework

Seattle, WA

Full time

REQ-

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, 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 the job.

• Have possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license recognized by the State of Washington and have a good driving record

• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff on portable hand-held radios with the Seattle Fire Department, University Police Department, and other Facilities Services staff.

• Must be able to follow all Washington State safety rules and regulations

• Must be able to lift or carry heavy objects, work in confined spaces, restricted movement areas,…