Operating Engineer

Oral Roberts University is a Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered University, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to “stay” in their faith but to GROW in faith and become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.

Responsible for the proper, safe, and efficient operation of the Engine Room and air-conditioning equipment provided for the supply of hot water and steam and for heating, ventilating and air-conditioning of the City Plex towers.

• Operation of the Engine Room equipment including all boilers and their auxiliary equipment, pumps, controls, valves, etc., as per the manufacturer’s operating instructions and the relevant rules and regulations for safe and correct working as laid down by the State and Federal authorities.
• Check and regulate devices for control of feed water (quality and quantity), fuel and combustion air, so as to obtain optimum working conditions, to supply the varying needs for hot water and steam of the City Plex Towers in the most efficient, safe and economical manner and maintaining continuity of supply.
• Operation of the chillers, boilers and equipment as per manufacturer’s operating instructions and good engineering practice.
• Apply all alertness and judgment in timely detection of any malfunctioning which may arise during operation of the plants and take prompt and effective action to rectify the defect and restore normal working conditions.
• Shut down and start up working and standby units as may be required to meet normal and emergency situations.
• Assist Chief Engineer in maintaining adequate supplies of fuel oil, water treatment chemicals, spare parts, lubricants and other supplies to ensure trouble-free and continuous operation of the plants.
• Maintain proper logs and records and work schedules and assist the Chief Engineer in carrying out test runs to evaluate correct operation and plan future programs for improvements in efficiency of plant and personnel and for energy conservation.
• Carry out routine maintenance work as per directions of the Chief Engineer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience

• Required a High School diploma or GED
• Must possess City of Tulsa First Class Stationary Engineer License (unlimited preferred).

Skills & Abilities:

• Requires a minimum of four (4) years working experience in similar working capacity. Must be able to learn and effectively use all mechanical and computer equipment used in all areas of the department.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality of information

Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.