Dshs FFA Stationary Engineer 3

DSHS FFA Stationary Engineer 3 - Stationary Engineer Lead - Boiler Operator Lead

We need your leadership skills to perform skilled engineering and repair work related to boiler operations at our Maple Lane facility. As a senior-level specialist, you'll apply advanced technical knowledge in the over all operation and maintenance of high pressure heating plants consisting of two or more boilers. This is a great opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to help Transform Lives!

Some of what you'll do

• Lead and oversee the day to day work load for the steam plants

• Supervise preventative maintenance programs and monitor daily log of activities

• Ensures that the steam plants are repaired and maintained to meet required operation and regulatory standards set forth by TJC, CMS and Fire Marshall

• Observe and repair gauges, meters, pumps, boilers, controls and safety equipment to insure proper and continuous overall operation of three steam generating units and hot water

• Operate feed pumps, condensate pumps, de-aerators and emergency generator when required

• Take the lead in ensuring that the boiler plants chemical program is being monitored and stay within specification.

• Order and ensure all chemicals are of hand.

What we're looking for

• Ability to lead and train employees in performing skilled steam plant work

• Plan, layout, and assign work and give clear, concise instructions

• Skills of the basic operation and independent monitoring of low and high pressure heating plant systems

• Prepare and maintain basic project reports and records including the completion of work requests

• Operate rented heavy equipment such as man lifts and boom trucks, etc.

• Work on roofs utilizing fall arrest/restraining systems

• Work proficiently with computer programs, MS Office, Insight, Apogee, etc.

Who should apply

Current Boiler Operator License

AND

Three years supervisory experience with power plant operations, including feed water systems, coal, gas, and fuel oil fire high-pressure boiler systems and all auxiliary equipment, water chilling systems, and related combustion controls and safety devices.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license/certification/registration

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov  and reference project number 02599.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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