PEAK - Operating Engineer - Job Number: 251423
Position:
Part-Time
Expires: 10/12/2025
Salary: $20.00/hour
Job Description:
Job Location
: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule
: Full-time
Work Schedule: Rotating Shift work (to include days, mids, nights, and weekends). Weekday shifts are 8 hours, weekend shifts are 12 hours. Some overtime required
Work Type: Onsite
Salary Range: $20.00/hr
Benefits Provided: No
Job Description
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PEAK Operating Engineer Position
Essential Duties
Under direct supervision, assist with monitoring and inspecting equipment. Assist with operating the steam and chilled water plant, and with guidance from the supervisor, adjusts and control steam and chilled water, and performs water tests and analysis.
Assists with monitoring and inspecting equipment to detect leaks or malfunctions to ensure the equipment is operating efficiently and safely. With guidance from the Supervisor, discusses the type of maintenance needed and performs routine maintenance.
Assists with the operation of the steam and chilled water plant generation equipment including boilers, chillers, and cooling towers. Assists with adjustments and controls of the generation of steam and chilled water to ensure maximum efficiency of plant operations.
Assists with reading gauges, meters, and charts to ensure the boilers are operating properly.
May test boiler water quality and discuss with supervisor any corrective actions that should be taken such as mixing and adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
May assist with analyzing problems and receive directives from the supervisor of any appropriate action to be taken.
Assists with maintaining logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including but not limited to test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
Assists with keeping the plant operational when the University is closed and in case of steam and chill plant emergencies.
Uses hand tools, power tools, precision measuring, and testing instruments.
Reads and interprets electrical, mechanical, and civil design drawings.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position or any site support position to include assisting any skilled trade.
Job Requirements:
Required Education: High School diploma or GED; AND:
None
Certificate or License
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License to drive University vehicles
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of water analysis and chemical treatments
Basic knowledge of safe operating procedures
Detail oriented when watching gauges and other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly
Ability to give full attention to and understand written and verbal instructions
Ability to use hand and power tools, control panels, and switches
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.