Senior Operating Engineer/Mechanic Journeyman
- 493820
- Norman
- Campus Operations/Safety
- Operations - NRM
- S10
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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 repairs
- Test and adjust water treatment chemicals while following strict safety procedures
- Troubleshoot plant and distribution system equipment to ensure reliable operation
- Maintain equipment records and support operational compliance Train and mentor new employees on equipment operation, safety, and maintenance procedures
- Assist with campus support activities, including snow and ice removal when needed
Join the University''s Utility Department today!
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Required 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