Senior Operating Engineer

Under general supervision, monitors, and inspects equipment.  Operates the steam and chilled water plant by adjusting and controlling steam and chilled water, performing water tests, and analysis.

Duties:

• Monitors and inspects equipment to detect leaks or malfunctions and ensures the equipment is operating efficiently and safely
• Performs maintenance on complex equipment
• Determines causes of operating errors, determines what type of maintenance is needed, and discuss with the supervisor before performing maintenance on the equipment
• Operates the steam and chilled water plant generation equipment including boilers, chillers, and cooling towers
• Adjusts and controls the generation of steam and chilled water to ensure maximum efficiency of plant operations
• Observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts to ensure the boilers are operating properly
• Tests boiler water quality and takes any corrective action, including but not limited to mixing and adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
• Analyzes more complex problems and takes appropriate action to ensure the continuous operation of equipment and systems  
• Maintains logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including but not limited to test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work
• May train other employees in plant operations and safety procedures
• Keeps the plant operational when the University is closed or in case of steam and chill plant emergencies
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of any site support position to include assisting any skilled trade

• 12 months of steam and chilled water plant operation or related industrial plant operation experience

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  State of Oklahoma Class II Boilers License or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date
  
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  Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date
  

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  Knowledge of water analysis and chemical treatments
  
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  Knowledge of safe operating procedures
  
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  Detail-oriented particularly when watching gauges and other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly
  
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  Ability to give full attention and understand complex written and verbal instructions
  
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  Ability to troubleshoot to determine the cause of complex operating errors and discusses with supervisor
  
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  Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions or approaches to complex problems
  
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  Ability to use hand and power tools, control panels and switches
  

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