DSHS SCC Stationary Engineer

DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 2

We need your ability to perform skilled engineering and repair work related to boiler operations at our Special Commitment Center (SCC) on McNeil Island in the picturesque Puget Sound. As a journey level specialist, you’ll apply advanced technical knowledge in the overall operation and maintenance of high‑pressure heating plants consisting of two or more boilers.

Special Commitment Center staff ride a passenger boat between Steilacoom and McNeil Island. The boat/ferry trip is approximately 20 minutes each way.

SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use.

Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

• Adjust equipment to maintain flow of steam or hot water to meet load requirements
• Tend boiler feedwater pumps, vacuum pumps, circulating pumps, water treatment system, and other boiler room equipment
• Conduct work in operations related to maintenance, and repair of stationary engines, boilers, compressors, pumps, condensers, steam lines, water lines, controls and hot water tanks
• Complete analysis of boiler feed water samples and determine water treatment
• Keep charts and records; prepare reports on heating plant operations
• Perform proper operating and maintenance methods and procedures
• Always follow safety regulations and maintain safety precautions
• Blow down, wash, clean, and paint boilers and tanks; scrape and clean flues; clean, oil, adjust, and make minor repairs to boiler room equipment
• Repair and maintain air compressors, fans, and other mechanical equipment located throughout institution or building
• Monitor daily power plant logs, take shift readings, and prepare assigned reports and requests for associated supplies and inventory

• Ability to: test and analyze operation of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment; instruct and supervise others; keep records; make written reports; perform heavy manual labor; work under and withstand extremes of temperature
• Knowledge of: boiler law; methods, fuels, materials, and tools used in operation and maintenance of high‑pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment; boiler room safety; heating, lighting, ventilating, power, and other related mechanical equipment; standard types of automatic controls
• Prepare and maintain basic project reports and records including the completion of work requests
• Work proficiently with computer programs Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Asset Planner

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high‑pressure boilers and heating systems
• Certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college and two years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high‑pressure boilers and heating systems
• One year of State service as a Stationary Engineer 1

Note:

Designations of boilers shall be as defined in Washington boilers and Unfired Pressure Vessels Law.

Questions? Please contact sean.brauner.gov and reference #01508.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This…