Steam License Operating Engineer Lead

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States University of Southern California Full time
Job Summary

The University of Southern California (USC) Department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking a highly skilled Steam License Operating Engineer Lead to join its team. This is a key role that requires extensive experience in designated trade (mechanical, electrical, or plumbing) and a strong understanding of job components for all projects, including other trades.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serves as a Steam License Operating Engineer Lead, performing advanced maintenance and electrical repairs on and not limited to steam distribution; boiler repairs; boiler feed valves; generator troubleshoot/PM repairs/services; fire pump PM/troubleshoot/repairs/services; service/repair jockey pumps; fume hood repairs/air balance; troubleshooting electrical motors/controls; hydronic boilers; steam heat ex-changers; booster pumps; steam coils; condensate pumps; sump pumps; condensate lines; Domestic Hot water circulating pumps; replacing/troubleshooting steam traps.
  • Has responsibility for oversight and coordination of trades personnel within a shop/team.
  • Assists supervisor on a variety of mechanical trade specialty procedures and compliance programs.
  • Assigns tasks, schedules work locations, and monitors assigned areas and activities.
  • Coordinates employees' work, including trades, non-trades, and contractors, and provides general project management for assigned projects.
  • Assists supervisor with training and guidance to maintain high standards of quality, service, and customer satisfaction.
  • May assume leadership role in the absence of supervisor as assigned and designated.
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in designated trade (mechanical, electrical, or plumbing).
  • Four years' experience as a trade-related trainee may substitute for completing a four-year apprenticeship program.
  • An additional five years minimum journeyman experience in the specialty trade area is required.
  • Demonstrated project management skills and ability to resolve job-related problems.
  • Thorough comprehension of job components for all projects, including other trades.
  • Thorough understanding of costs, materials, and estimating procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively with vendors, customers, and other trade employees.
  • Knowledge of computer building systems.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures.
  • Extensive knowledge of trade-related methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Thorough knowledge of specialty trade, city and state building codes, OSHA rules and regulations, standard safety practices and equipment, and other requirements for workplace safety.
About USC FPM

FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community.

As FPM, this diverse group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values.

FPM values employee recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust.



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