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
  
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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