Pay Range: Commensurate based on experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with On Call required
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction:Join the University of Oklahoma and play a vital role in keeping campus operations running efficiently. As a Senior Operating Engineer/Mechanic Journeyman, you'll operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair steam and chilled water plant equipment that supports the university.
What You'll Do:
- Operate and monitor boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related plant systems
Perform preventive maintenance and complex equipment repairsTest and adjust water treatment chemicals while following strict safety proceduresTroubleshoot plant and distribution system equipment to ensure reliable operationMaintain equipment records and support operational compliance Train and mentor new employees on equipment operation, safety, and maintenance proceduresAssist with campus support activities, including snow and ice removal when needed
Join the University's Utility Department today! View full job descriptionRequired Education and Experience: - High School diploma or GED.
- 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.
Required Certifications and Licenses: - Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date
- Oklahoma City and Norman campuses: High Pressure Boiler License and State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License.
- Tulsa campus: City of Tulsa Unlimited First Class Stationary Engineer License.
Department Preferences: - Knowledge of pump and motor maintenance
- Operational and mechanical knowledge on commercial York and Trane chillers of >2000 tons
- Operational and Mechanical knowledge of commercial water tube boilers of >60,000 kpph
- Operational and Mechanical knowledge of on Solar Taurus CTGs
- Operational and Mechanical knowledge of on HRSGs >60 kpph
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes