"Mechanical Foreman"

Mechanical Foreman

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 252294

Organization: Utility Crew

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, overtime as required

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Commensurate based on experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description

Facilities Management is seeking to hire a Mechanical Foreman within the Utilities division. This position will be responsible for all inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations performed on all steam and chilled water plant generating equipment, related peripheral equipment, utility tunnel distribution system, and other related equipment under plant control.

Essential Duties

• Inspects and directs all work, to include but not limited to inspections, alterations, maintenance and repair of the plant equipment and tunnel distribution system. Ensures work is scheduled in order of priority and completed in a timely manner.
• Supervises, trains, and mentors team members within assigned functional area of responsibility
• Be particularly able to recognize and prevent conditions that could lead to a fire or explosion.
• Assists with cost estimates and material requisition of parts, supplies, and tools required for sustained plant operation.
• Responsible for safety training and procedures in a plant as well as departmental operating procedures
• Observes and practices all safety rules and regulations relating to the equipment under their control
• Ensures plant operators and mechanics have access to second level advice and assistance in the event of a plant emergency.
• Assists plant manager with inventory management, maintaining a safe work place, and stocking shop expendable, and PPE supplies.
• May perform more complex mechanical repairs and trouble shoot equipment failures.
• In the absence of the Plant Manager, assumes responsibility for total plant operations.
• Keeps abreast of changing technology, procedures, and materials by reading trade journals, safety codes and manuals. Informs employees of pertinent and helpful information.
• Performs related duties as assigned to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED AND:

• 48 months experience in preventative maintenance, trouble-shooting, and mechanical repairs on steam generation equipment and large tonnage centralized chillers. 36 months of the 48 months supervisory experience.

Equivalency/Substitutions: In lieu of the Mechanical Journeyman's license will accept 10 years of direct mechanical experience with: brazing, compressor repair, control wiring, pipe fitting, proper tool selection and use for the job, responsible refrigerant use, valve packing and or repair, ability to assess and recommend a repair, mechanical system diagnosis, ability and confidence to safely test one's repair.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of safety rules and regulations relating to applicable equipment.
• Advanced mechanic aptitude
• Ability to recognize and prevent conditions that causes fires or explosions.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervisors and lead employees
• Ability to prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks.
• Ability to foster a calm and safe work environment especially during crisis or active emergency.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Mechanical Journeyman's License
• State of Oklahoma, Class II High Pressure Boiler Operator License
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Standing and walking for prolonged periods. Ability to grasp, reach, twist, bend and kneel. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted.
• Environmental: Works in a power plant environment and with large machinery. Exposure to hazardous conditions. Exposure to steam, electricity, high voltage, hazardous chemicals, extreme cold and heat, wet, humid and noisy environment. When required, must wear appropriate safety equipment. May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures. May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies. May be required to work outside of normal working hours.

Department Preferences:

• In-depth knowledge of district energy and closed loop operations
• CTG maintenance and operations
• Industrial high pressure boiler maintenance and operations
• Commercial centrifugal chiller operations
• CMMS operations, i.e. work order tracking, purchase orders, work load scheduling and planning
• People and communication skills

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check, Hiring contingent upon driver's license check

Job Posting: Oct 30, 2025

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