Power Plant Engineer 3

Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Power Plant Engineer to join our team. WRC offers a strong opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.
The mission of Woodward Resource Center is to prepare and support individuals to live in the community of their choice. Discharge planning begins at admission.
As part of the WRC team:

• Operate all the equipment in the Power House. There are four high-pressure boilers; three feed water pumps, two condensate pumps, two hot well pumps, and four oil pumps. Also, operate the two 1,000 KW diesel generators, 85 KW natural gas generator, and the 12,500 volt switchgear for the electric distribution system. Operate the emergency generator at the Wellfield. Operate the computerized energy management system, which controls all heat and air conditioning in the surrounding buildings.
• Under general supervision, perform skilled maintenance and repair work in the Power House, Water and Waste Water Plants, Wellfield, or wherever needed at the institution.
• Perform preventive maintenance on furnaces, air conditioners, air compressors, unit heaters, exhaust fans, humidifiers, water heaters, and steam traps.
• Climb stairs or ladders several times a day. Stand, stoop, bend and move about for an eight-hour shift. Lift and carry supplies weighing up to 80 lbs. or more.
• Other duties as assigned.

Enjoy the benefits of working for the State of Iowa.
The State of Iowa offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Below are some of the benefits the State of Iowa offers:

• Competitive Health and Dental Package
• Retirement (IPERS and deferred compensation)
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

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HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).Experience equal to three years of full-time work in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam generating boilers, centralized air-conditioning or electrical power generating equipment and auxiliary systems;an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours of accredited coursework from a military school or recognized trade or vocational school in Power Plant Engineering principles including the operation, maintenance and repair of steam boilers for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of one year;employees with current continuous experience in the state Executive Branch that includes experience equal to one year of full-time experience as a Power Plant Engineer 2.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.
Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required certification, license and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire. Employment Type: Full-time