Senior Operating Engineer Mechanic Journeyman

Organization: Utility Crew

Job
Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday –
Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, with On-Call Rotation

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary
$30.00/hour based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description

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Facilities Management is seeking to hire a Senior Operating
Engineer Mechanic Journeyman within the Utilities division. This position will be responsible for ensuring all operations and equipment are
in good, safe working order, by performing regular inspection, maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems

Duties:

• Under general direction, maintains and repairs moderate to complex steam and chill water plant
  generating equipment and its related peripheral equipment, the tunnel distribution system, and all equipment assigned to the
  plant.
• Monitors, adjusts, and operates boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Conducts various water tests to check chemical
  levels.
• Determines when to adjust the chemical levels.
• Discusses any problems with Lead or
  Supervisor.
• Troubleshoots any problems with the equipment.
• Performs periodic, preventive maintenance
  inspections.
• Trains new employees, including but not limited to, steam and chill equipment operation and the importance of
  maintaining equipment records.
• Performs more complex maintenance duties, to include but not limited to maintaining equipment and
  performing repairs within the individuals’ level of expertise.
• Participates in training and educational activities.
• Performs
  various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position

Job
Requirements

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

• 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of steam and chill equipment and operations.
• Ability to operate highly specialized
  equipment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to solve problems.
• Ability to follow complex instructions
  and procedures.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to understand and apply safety rules and
  regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to multitask.

Certifications:

• High Pressure Boiler License and State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Departmental Preferences:

• 60 months of hands-on experience working with a
  diverse range of equipment, including but not limited to:
• High Pressure and Medium pressure boiler tuning, troubleshooting, planned
  maintenance, and repairing.
• Commercial Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller, to include tuning, troubleshooting, planned maintenance,
  and repairing.
• Manual, motor, and air-operated gate, globe, ball, and control valves and actuators. Including
  disassembly/reassembly, replacement, adjusting, tuning, preventative maintenance, etc.
• Centrifugal, diaphragm, and positive
  displacement pumps, to include disassembly/reassembly, replacement, tunning, balancing, preventative maintenance, etc.
• In-depth
  troubleshooting of mechanical systems, through use of schematics, technical drawings, P&ID’s, and OEM specifications.
• Pipe fitting
  and conduit installation, including expertise in the layout, installation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure piping networks,
  including steam, water, fuel, and condensate systems.

Supervision:

• May act as lead employee to
  others performing similar work.

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.

Why You Belong
at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community’s unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At
OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or
status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing,
financial aid, and educational services.

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 3, 2025