• Powerhouse Operations, including:
  • Operate the high-pressure steam heating plant, which provides heat, hot and chilled water to 14 buildings on the Capital Campus. This includes, but not limited to operations, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of the high pressure stationary steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, condensers, steam and condensate return lines, steam traps, water lines, controls and meters. Utilize Metasys central control systems to make adjustments to the campus steam and chilled water systems. Maintain boiler/feed water test and treatment. Ensure that steam and chilled water is produced to support all buildings that are supported by the Powerhouse. Make shifts and work assignments to maintain Powerhouse coverage 24 hours a day, 365 day a year.
  • Is the lead assigned shift operator and provides proper housekeeping and state safety activities of power plant operations. Identifies individual training needs and requirements and works with management to obtain and maintain employee’s licenses and certifications. Prepare daily and monthly reports for management review and initiates supply and maintenance requirements. 
  • This position is responsible for monitoring the lake levels and ensuring that the Metasys control system is operating the Capital Lake Dam property, ensuring that the lake level is at acceptable levels at both high and low levels. Notify DES supervisor per written procedures of any unusual issues that could cause flooding potential or an extreme low level of the lake.
• Primary contact for after-hours emergency and non-emergency calls for Thurston County DES owned facilities, including:
  • Receives, prioritizes and dispatches after-hours requests for DES services. Works closely with the standby staff to identify response to calls received for DES services. Initiates incident reports when required and logs into the Mainsaver system and plant logbook as appropriate.
• Safety, including:
  • Understands and follows DES safety policies and procedures. When unsafe conditions are noted, identify those conditions to the appropriate section supervisor, use and follows established DES policies and procedures to correct the unsafe condition. Follow DES standards to maintain a safe work environment to include use and wear of appropriate personal protective equipment.

• High school diploma or GED
• Certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary and/or Marine Engineering course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college
  OR
• Four (4) years of experience in operations, maintenance and repairs of high-pressure boilers and heating equipment
  OR
• One (1) year of experience as a Stationary Engineer 2 in state service
  OR
• Three (3) years' experience as a Marine Steam Propulsion Engineer 

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting; 
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and 
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

Working Conditions

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week. The Powerhouse is manned 3 shifts/day. Dayshift, Monday- Friday. Shift will be determined upon hire.Customer Interaction: Position interacts with trade staff, trade supervisors, property managers, building tenants, vendors, contractors, and visitors.Travel requirements: n/a

• Report for duty on short notice for the specified timeframe
• Report to duty outside of normally scheduled work hours and workdays
• Report to a duty station that is different from the official duty station
• Perform work tasks outside the normal scope of duties reflected in this PDF

• Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will 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 position.
  
• Union Inclusion: This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).