Dshs WSH Boiler Operator

Stationary Engineer 2 - Boiler Operator

The Department of Social and Health Services is looking for a Boiler Operator for the overall operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers at Western State Hospital. We need your mechanical knowledge and experience to operate and maintain high-pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment.

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. 

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you'll do

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a high-pressure steam plant consisting of 4 high-pressure boilers

• Operate one or more high-pressure boilers to maintain constant steam pressure and flow, program and reset electronic/digital controls

• Test boiler room equipment for safe operation

• Test and chemically treat/clean boiler water, condensate, and mechanical room equipment

• Perform preventative maintenance on boilers

• Monitor and adjust pneumatic and electronic controls, and variable speed drive controls

• Change out and clean oil burner guns, monitor level in fuel oil storage tank, and monitor leak detecting device for fuel oil tank

• Shut down malfunctioning equipment or system and transfer to auxiliary equipment or system as required for the safe operation of the plant

• Transfer fuel used as necessary and start-up or secure standby equipment for load changes

• Rebuild and assist with maintenance needs as necessary to continue safe operations

• Work as a relief engineer in time of need to cover personnel on leave

Who should apply

Professionals who have 3 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems.

OR

A certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college and 2 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.

Desired

• Knowledge of combustion principals

• Knowledge and ability to light off high-pressure boilers multiple burners, with manually operated equipment, without the use of control devices, parallel them, transfer control to the loops controls, and put the boiler into service

• Knowledge and experience in the testing and analysis of feed water for the operation of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment

• Knowledge of auto flame parallel positioning linkageless burner management computer control systems

Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #07176

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.   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

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