FACILITIES SERVICES
Job Description
Campus Engineering & Operations
Power Plant Operating Engineer 2
Job Code: 8877 – Contract Classified
Department Introduction:
Campus Engineering provides professional engineering support for the design, construction, operation and maintenance
of all University facilities. Campus Operations maintains and operates critical building systems including fire/life safety
systems, elevator systems, building environmental systems and controls, central clock systems, high voltage distribution
systems, and a utility shutdown coordination program. Campus Operations also provides emergency maintenance
response service to the Seattle campus community, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Campus Utilities produces steam,
emergency electrical power, chilled water, and compressed air for the campus.
Job Purpose:
Operate and maintain multiple high-pressure superheated boilers and other power plant equipment in a complex steam,
power, and chilled water generating facility. Ensure uninterrupted generation of steam, electrical power, and chilled water
to a large campus. Operate and monitor complex electrical power distribution system. Operate and maintain multiple
diesel-power generators which provide immediate emergency power to a medical center and other life-safety and critical
emergency power loads on campus. Under general supervision, independently operate and maintain multiple highpressure superheated boilers. Assist higher level Power Plant Operating Engineers with the overall operation of the power
plant facility and campus power distribution system. Assist with the training of assigned personnel in the operation of
equipment and systems within the facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Operate multiple high-pressure superheated boilers (425 psi or greater) and other lower-pressure boilers (185
psi), up to an individual boiler capacity of 250,000 pounds or more per hour, and all auxiliary equipment
 Operate one or more 5000kW turbine generators and multiple emergency diesel power generators to ensure life
safety and maintain critical power loads on the campus
 Operate and monitor electrical power distribution systems for the campus: visually monitor power distribution,
isolate disruptions, and use manual and computerized controls to adjust and reconfigure power distribution
 Operate Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS); ensure that other assigned facility equipment is
operating within CEMS-monitored parameters
 Operate multiple (2000 ton or greater) chilled water production equipment and associated chilled water
distribution systems
 Operate water treatment and other auxiliary and ancillary power plant equipment and associated distribution
systems. Perform water treatment testing and chemical additions
 Assist with training of assigned personnel regarding operation of equipment and systems within the facility
 Maintain operation of assigned equipment while on shift within the parameters set forth by the facility's EPA Air
Operating Permit
 Prepare abnormal operations reports and other required reports, perform data logging, and maintain shift
operations log
 Monitor and inspect operation of equipment and systems within the power plant; identify and correct deficiencies
as required
 Perform the duties of a Power Plant Operating Engineer I
 Perform other duties as assigned
 Regular and predictable attendance is required
Core Competencies:
 Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
 Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
 Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
 Be responsible and accountable
 Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
 Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
 Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
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Exhibit a professional work ethic
Continuously promote a safe work environment
Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Applicable Steam Engineer License required by local municipality, if any; and four years of experience in
operation and maintenance of boilers and related systems
 Must include one year of experience with operation of high-pressure superheated boilers, turbine generators,
and/or diesel generators, feedwater systems, oil and natural gas fuel systems, air emissions monitoring
equipment, and related auxiliary systems
 Or equivalent education/experience
 Have knowledge and understand of safe work practices and policies
 Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
 Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of
chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures
Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
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Conditions of Employment:
 Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment
 Approved safety shoes must be obtained at employee's expense and worn on the job
 Valid Washington State driver's license is required
 A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire
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