DSHS SCC Stationary Engineer 2

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DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 2

We need your ability 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 journey 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.

Special Commitment Center staff ride a passenger boat between Steilacoom and McNeil Island. The boat/ferry trip is approximately 20 minutes each way.

SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do

• Adjusts equipment to maintain flow of steam or hot water to meet load requirements
• Tends boiler feedwater pumps, vacuum pumps, circulating pumps, water treatment system, and other boiler room equipment
• Conducts work in operations related to maintenance, and repair of stationary engines, boilers, compressors, pumps, condensers, steam lines, water lines, controls and hot water tanks
• Completes analysis of boiler feed water samples and determines water treatment
• Keeps charts and records prepares reports on heating plant operations
• Performs proper operating and maintenance methods and procedures
• Always follow safety regulations and maintain safety precautions
• Blows down, washes, cleans, and paints boilers and tanks; scrapes and cleans flues; cleans, oils, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to boiler room equipment
• Repairs and maintains air compressors, fans, and other mechanical equipment located throughout institution or building
• Monitor daily power plant logs, take shift readings, and prepare assigned reports and requests for associated supplies and inventory

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

Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems
OR
Certificate of completion-of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college and two years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems
OR
One year of State service as a Stationary Engineer 1.

Note: Designations of boilers shall be as defined in Washington boilers and Unfired Pressure Vessels Law.

Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #01508.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

Additional 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 protect­ed 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 (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.



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