Steamfitter II

What You Can Expect

As a Steamfitter, you will work across the University of Iowa main campus in Iowa City and the satellite campus in Oakdale. You will perform preventive maintenance and repair services on utility distribution piping systems that support steam, domestic water, heating hot water, and chilled water for cooling. Campus systems include direct buried and tunneled distribution infrastructure, along with sanitary and storm sewer systems.

A typical day includes preventive maintenance and repair of utility distribution piping systems and servicing department equipment such as diesel powered pumps, compressors, and backflow prevention equipment. You install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair high pressure systems operating at 90 psig or greater. Your work includes servicing steam pressure reducing stations, expansion joints, steam meters, steam traps, and steam valves.

You inspect and service direct buried, pre insulated, and large diameter domestic and chilled water mains, along with associated valves and fire hydrants. You maintain hot water lines, compressed air lines, air regulators, storm and sanitary sewers, and utility access structures. You install piping systems and equipment including pumps and valves, and perform repair or fabrication work using arc, gas, Heli arc, and spot welding techniques.

You interpret and maintain diagrams, schematics, system logs, drawings, and utility documentation. You assist with coordinating building shutdowns for mechanical utility service work, ensuring customers and stakeholders receive proper notification and that all work prioritizes employee and customer safety. You determine job site work sequences and safety procedures, procure materials, coordinate outages, complete assigned work, and return systems to service.

Reporting to the Mechanical Distribution Supervisor, your roles and responsibilities include:

• Maintains, repairs and installs distribution piping systems including steam, condensate, heating hot water, chilled water, domestic water, and compressed air.
• Performs preventive maintenance work on all associated equipment and structures.
• Works with the components of the following systems: pumps, fans, air compressors, auxiliary equipment, expansion joints, traps, gauges, and valves.
• Operate and troubleshoot steam pressure reducing stations.
• Operates pipe threading machine and uses associated hand or power tools.
• Operates distribution valves for shutdown and repair of various pipeline systems.
• Completes lockout & tag out of equipment and distribution systems.
• Performs system testing and correctly starts and warms up utility systems to protect equipment and co-workers.
• Inspects and cleans Distribution Structures, utility equipment and facilities in all areas of the utility distribution systems.
• Maintains safe working conditions in accordance with site rules, policies and practices of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• A Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• Four years' experience in one or more aspects of the trade, pipefitting, welding, plumbing, or similar; or a combination of work and education such as an apprenticeship, trade school or military training.
• Knowledge of work processes used when working with steam at pressures greater than 90 psig.
• Knowledge of utility systems and equipment
• Knowledge of tools and methods necessary to troubleshoot and maintain utility piping systems
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques used in the steam and piping trades
• Knowledge of trade occupational hazards and safety precautions while working in confined spaces, aerial or elevated locations, extreme temperatures, excavations, and other environmental caused conditions
• Knowledge of building and piping codes, utility standards, and safety programs as governed by rules, regulations and guidelines of local, state, and national safety codes, equipment manufacturers, and others
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints, schematics, control system drawings, and repair manuals
• Experience with welding techniques and equipment
• Experience maintaining records and system documentation
• Ability to perform basic measurements, and math computations
• Ability to analyze system problems, recommend, and implement system changes
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with other department personnel, vendors and suppliers, students, staff, and the public

Additional Details

• A minimum of a state issued driver's license, and the ability to obtain a commercial driver's license in the future. This Employee will be operating company owned vehicles
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• You must be available to work a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule
• This position requires that you have a personal phone for on-call or emergency notifications
• Must be physically capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting100 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of entering and working in a confined space (underground utility vaults and tunnels; small, enclosed areas and the like) as required
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to:
• Fall protection equipment

• Hardhat, Safety shoes Eye Protection (goggles, welding hood, safety glasses, face shield)

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to train and instruct employees on safety and work tasks
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to manage multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to use a company computer, and work with Microsoft Office software applications
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
• This position consist of 50% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation

Hourly Range: $27.40 - $42.00 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university's Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.