Power Plant Mechanic - Seattle

Job Description As a UW employee you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW Facilities manages the University's buildings infrastructure and land with more than 1100 employees in a variety of fields The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management Real Estate Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management The Operations group includes Project Delivery Maintenance & Construction Campus Energy Utilities & Operations Building Services Transportation Services and Safety Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group UW Facilities has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary Power Plant Mechanic Work in the University of Washington Power Plant one highly complex power plant that provides steam chilled water electricity and emergency power to a large campus with combined teaching research health care mission Inspect repair maintain multiple boilers chillers ton or greater steam turbine electrical generator inspect repair maintain diesel generator power station which provides emergency power medical center critical life-safety emergency loads campus inspect repair maintain high-pressure air system instrument control air serving campus power plant Positions this class distinguished responsibility inspect maintain mechanical systems University Washington Power Plant This class requires journey-level ability machinery repair pipefitting steamfitting welding rigging carpentry machining plumbing working knowledge power plant operations electrical distribution systems May respond emergency calls Primary Duties And Responsibilities Perform journey-level mechanical work support operation maintenance alteration University Washington Power Plant Perform maintenance repairs High capacity steam boilers High horsepower steam turbines Boiler forced draft induced draft fans Large capacity centrifugal pumps Large capacity reciprocating centrifugal rotary air compressors Ion exchange water softeners dealkalizers condensate polishers Boiler feedwater deaerators Large pressure reducing valves Hydraulic variable speed transmissions Electric motors Cooling towers fans drive systems Perform shaft alignment checks rotating machinery repairs Maintain piping piping pipes pipes vapor industrial fuel chemical treatment compressed compressed compressed compressed condensed condensed condensed air compressors perform confined space boiler mud drums boiler fireboxes flue gas ductwork fuel oil storage tanks hotwells water treatment tanks clean filters filters filter filter change oil grease Inspect test mechanical systems operate machine shop equipment engine lathes drill press grinders milling machine hydraulic press saws arc welding machines cutting torches fabricate parts equip equip parts operat operator operator operate service van forklift load unload materials supplies lead instruct helpers perf perf perf work trade skill related duties assigned Additional Requirements Have knowledge understand safe practices policies Must be able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment PPE written verbal instructions communicate chemicals supplies equipment comply safety policies procedures Desirable Qualifications Five years experience as Pow Pow Pow Mech Mech Mech working complex critical syst syst syst complete understanding safely vap vap vap demonstrated ability metal fabrication appropriate tools Conditions Employment Approved shoes worn job acquired expense Position designated performing essential service required report work suspension operations specifically notified otherwise valid driver license non-smoking environment regular predictable attendance Benefits Other Compensation For information benefits position visit Shift First Shift United States America Temporary Regular FTE Full-Time Equivalent Union/Bargaining Unit WFSE Skilled Trades About Working at University provides unique opportunity change lives our campuses state world UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills dedication building stronger minds healthier world return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities professional growth chance work environment known diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits natural beauty Our Commitment The university is committed fostering inclusive respectful welcoming community all equal employment employer considers applicants employment regard race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity expression genetic information disability veteran consistent Executive Order To request disability accommodation application process contact Disability Services Office or Applicants considered position will be required disclose substantiated findings current investigations sexual misconduct current employment past disclosure required under Washington law

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