*This is a Bargaining Unit Position, and the candidate will be required to join the local union chapter (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, LOCAL 77).

Overview

CenTrio Energy is a fully integrated, sustainable energy services provider with operations in 8 cities across the United States and growing. In each community, the company operates highly efficient thermal energy plants that distribute steam, hot water and / or chilled water to customer buildings. Customers connected to these systems enjoy multiple benefits including reduced operating costs, lower emissions and unmatched reliability. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of an Infrastructure Investment Consortium which manages a portfolio of long-life, high quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows.

Job Summary

The Class C Steam Plant Mechanic will be a key member of Seattle Plant Distribution Center reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Applicants for these positions shall have mechanical skills to utilize plant tools and materials to effectively carry out the duties described below. Further individuals must possess a level of physical fitness that would allow one to perform work tasks associated with heavy mechanical labor and working in confined spaces with temperatures elevated somewhat above the normal comfort zone.

Duties & Responsibilities

Individuals in these positions will perform work in connection with maintenance and upkeep of all plant machinery and systems. Work tasks include but are not necessarily limited to:

• Welding, cutting, fitting, and threading pipe; installing insulation
• reconditioning valves and traps; cleaning boilers and related auxiliaries
• performing general labor for the maintenance of plant building and structural components.
• In addition, all plant mechanics from time to time will be given relief operator assignments for the purpose of plant operator relief for vacations, sick leave, emergency leave, holidays, etc.
• When necessary, plant mechanics will be assigned the responsibility of operating the Company’s Post Street Boiler.
• Perform other work assigned of equal or lower classification, if qualified.

Shift

Day Shift (Mon-Fri)

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

The Business has a consistent and dedicated focus on a proactive safety culture. HSE is the responsibility of everyone in the organization. Your accountability for HSE also includes:

• Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free,
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures,
• Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested, and
• Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisor

Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a City of Seattle Engineer License, Steam Grade 3 Boilers
• Monitors the plant control system via computer screens
• Starting and stopping plant equipment as needed; diagnosing and correcting problems in equipment and auxiliaries; changing oil, lubricating bearings and filling station logs
• Performance of any maintenance work will be secondary to overall plant operations
• Perform other work assigned of equal or lower classifications, if qualified
• Individuals having served in the United States Navy for a period of 4 (four) or more years as boiler technician, machinist's mates, or engineering lab technicians will be considered eligible by the company for a Shift Operator position
• Applicant must pass a written examination covering all aspects of plant operations at the company's facility. Exam will be prepared by the company
• Applicant must pass an oral systems checkout review board conducted by the company. This review board shall consist of at least one representative from the company and the union. Applicant must be able to sketch from memory the primary piping, valves, equipment and any other essential elements of all plant mechanical systems and should have a working knowledge of the key normal operating parameters of the production facilities
• Requires employee to bend, kneel, crawl, stoop and stand in confined spaces with elevated temperatures
• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities
• Demonstrated strong communication skills
• Collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Presence of high pressure steam, water, combustion products (e.g., wood dust, ash,
• rocks, etc.), dirt, and other elements requiring protective clothing.

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid State of Washington Driver’s License
• Vaccination Requirement. Only as required to fulfill job responsibilities, you may be required to submit proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, or make a request for reasonable accommodations, as permitted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• CenTrio strives to create a culture of health and wellness. As of December 1, 2021, and consistent with applicable state law, CenTrio will decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. (WASHINGTON, DENVER and TEXAS ONLY)

DISCLAIMER

The preceding position description is intended to provide the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be a detailed description of the position or be interpreted as a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position.