State of Washington
Description
DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 3 - Stationary Engineer Lead - Boiler Operator Lead
We need your leadership skills to perform skilled engineering and repair work related to boiler operations at our Special Commitment Center (SCC) on McNeil Island in the picturesque Puget Sound. As a senior‑level specialist, you’ll apply advanced technical knowledge in the overall operation and maintenance of high‑pressure heating plants consisting of two or more boilers.
Special Commitment Center staff ride a passenger boat between Steilacoom and McNeil Island. The boat/ferry trip is approximately 20 minutes each way.
SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Responsibilities
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of skilled and semi‑skilled workers or patient or inmate helpers engaged in operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment, stationary engines, compressors, pumps, steam lines, water lines, and controls.
Supervise preventative maintenance programs and monitor daily log of activities.
Ensure that the steam plants are repaired and maintained to meet required operation and regulatory standards set forth by Labor and Industries Boiler Laws and Rules, WAC, and RCWs.
Observe and repair gauges, meters, pumps, boilers, controls, and safety equipment to ensure proper and continuous overall operation of three steam‑generating units and hot water.
Operate feed pumps, condensate pumps, de‑aerators, and emergency generators when required.
Ensure that the boiler plant chemical program is monitored and stays within specification.
Qualifications
Ability to test and analyze operation of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment, instruct and supervise others, keep records, make written reports, perform heavy manual labor, work under and withstand extremes of temperature.
Knowledge of boiler law; methods, fuels, materials, and tools used in operation and maintenance of high‑pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment; boiler room safety; heating, lighting, ventilating, power, and other related mechanical equipment; standard types of automatic controls.
Prepare and maintain basic project reports and records including the completion of work requests.
Work proficiently with computer programs Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and AssetPlanner.
Who Should Apply Four years of experience in operation and repair of high‑pressure boilers and heating equipment or one year of experience as Stationary Engineer 2 in state service.
Contact Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #07350.
EEO Statement Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725‑5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6384.
Benefits Summary Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums. Dependent care assistance, auto, boat, home, and renter insurance are also available through payroll deduction. State employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and have options for the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. Additional benefits include holidays, sick leave, vacation, military leave, bereavement leave, and paid leave for family and medical leave under FMLA.
All additional leave and leave policies are provided in state HR resources. Updated 07-21-2025.
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We need your leadership skills to perform skilled engineering and repair work related to boiler operations at our Special Commitment Center (SCC) on McNeil Island in the picturesque Puget Sound. As a senior‑level specialist, you’ll apply advanced technical knowledge in the overall operation and maintenance of high‑pressure heating plants consisting of two or more boilers.
Special Commitment Center staff ride a passenger boat between Steilacoom and McNeil Island. The boat/ferry trip is approximately 20 minutes each way.
SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Responsibilities
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of skilled and semi‑skilled workers or patient or inmate helpers engaged in operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment, stationary engines, compressors, pumps, steam lines, water lines, and controls.
Supervise preventative maintenance programs and monitor daily log of activities.
Ensure that the steam plants are repaired and maintained to meet required operation and regulatory standards set forth by Labor and Industries Boiler Laws and Rules, WAC, and RCWs.
Observe and repair gauges, meters, pumps, boilers, controls, and safety equipment to ensure proper and continuous overall operation of three steam‑generating units and hot water.
Operate feed pumps, condensate pumps, de‑aerators, and emergency generators when required.
Ensure that the boiler plant chemical program is monitored and stays within specification.
Qualifications
Ability to test and analyze operation of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment, instruct and supervise others, keep records, make written reports, perform heavy manual labor, work under and withstand extremes of temperature.
Knowledge of boiler law; methods, fuels, materials, and tools used in operation and maintenance of high‑pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment; boiler room safety; heating, lighting, ventilating, power, and other related mechanical equipment; standard types of automatic controls.
Prepare and maintain basic project reports and records including the completion of work requests.
Work proficiently with computer programs Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and AssetPlanner.
Who Should Apply Four years of experience in operation and repair of high‑pressure boilers and heating equipment or one year of experience as Stationary Engineer 2 in state service.
Contact Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #07350.
EEO Statement Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725‑5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6384.
Benefits Summary Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums. Dependent care assistance, auto, boat, home, and renter insurance are also available through payroll deduction. State employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and have options for the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. Additional benefits include holidays, sick leave, vacation, military leave, bereavement leave, and paid leave for family and medical leave under FMLA.
All additional leave and leave policies are provided in state HR resources. Updated 07-21-2025.
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