Senior Operating Engineer / Mechanical Journeyman - Tulsa Campus at University of Oklahoma in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Job Description:

The weather in Oklahoma is infamously unpredictable, swinging from below freezing to the mid-90’s within the same week! To endure these extremes, the University of Oklahoma has a state-of-the-art steam and chill water plant, ensuring our students, faculty, and staff are safe and comfortable. 

With this facility, we are searching for a Senior Operating Engineer to help maintain this vital complex and its equipment.

What’s in it for you:

On top of a rewarding career and your salary, you will also be entitled to:

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  Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): When we say generous, we mean it. You will receive 16 – 22 hours of PTO per month. Enjoy ample vacation days and holidays to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.


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  Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Your well-being matters to us. Benefit from health, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.


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  Retirement Planning: Secure your financial future. Our retirement plans empower you to build savings and prepare for retirement with confidence.


• For more information about OU’s benefits, click here.

What you will do:

• Under general supervision, monitors and inspects equipment. Operates the steam and chilled water plant by adjusting and controlling steam and chilled water, and performing water tests and analysis:


• Performs maintenance on complex equipment. Maintains logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities.


• Conducts various water tests to check chemical levels. Determines when to adjust the chemical levels. Discusses any problems with Lead or Supervisor.


• Troubleshoots any problems with the equipment. Performs periodic, preventive maintenance inspections.


• May train new employees, including but not limited to, steam and chill equipment operation and the importance of maintaining equipment records.


• May train employees how to mix/combine chemicals and any safety precautions, and the proper use of various chemicals.


• Performs more complex plant maintenance duties, to include but not limited to maintaining equipment and performing repairs within the individual's level of expertise.


• For a full job description, click here.

If you want to make an impact by keeping the members of our academic community safe from the extreme weather elements, click Apply Online above! We look forward to hearing from you!

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, AND:

• 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• City of Tulsa Unlimited First Class Stationary Engineer License.


• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:  The University of Oklahoma, 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, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, 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, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

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