Steamfitter II
ENGIE North America Inc. · Iowa City, IA · Today
ManagementFull-time
What You Can Expect At ENGIE, we believe reliable energy is the foundation of everything that matters. From classrooms to research labs to healthcare facilities, the systems we maintain make daily life possible. As a Steam Fitter II at the University of Iowa, you keep those systems running. Your work directly supports a campus community that depends on safe, uninterrupted utility services every day. As a Steam Fitter II at the University of Iowa, you'll help maintain and improve the systems that provide steam, heating, cooling, and water distribution across campus. Working across both the Iowa City campus and Oakdale satellite campus, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable delivery of essential utility services that support teaching, research, healthcare, and daily campus operations. This role offers a mix of field work, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, installation, and project support in a collaborative environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. What You’ll Do Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on steam, domestic water, hot water, chilled water, compressed air, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer distribution systems Install, operate, maintain, and repair high-pressure steam systems and associated equipment, including pressure-reducing stations, steam traps, valves, expansion joints, and metering equipment Inspect, maintain, and repair direct-buried and tunneled utility infrastructure, including water mains, hydrants, valves, access structures, and underground piping systems Install, modify, repair, and fabricate piping systems and mechanical equipment, utilizing welding and other trade-related techniques as required Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, piping diagrams, technical drawings, and system documentation to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities Coordinate utility outages, building shutdowns, and system restorations while communicating with stakeholders and ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently Plan work activities, identify material and equipment needs, establish safe work practices, and return utility systems to reliable service What You’ll Bring High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Minimum two (2) years of experience in steamfitting, pipefitting, welding, plumbing, utility maintenance, industrial operations, military service, or related mechanical trades; registered apprenticeship training, technical education, or military training may supplement relevant experience Experience working with steam systems, utility piping systems, or industrial mechanical equipment, including systems operating at pressures greater than 90 psig Knowledge of utility distribution systems, piping components, maintenance practices, and applicable building, safety, and industry codes Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining utility piping systems and associated mechanical equipment Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, piping diagrams, technical drawings, and repair documentation Ability to analyze system issues, perform mathematical calculations, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with team members, customers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders Additional Details This role requires attendance at a works site on a daily basis Must be available to travel up to 10% of the time Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; to drive company owned vehicles while on campus Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50 lbs.) 24-hour emergency on-call responsibilities, must have a personal cell phone Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies This position consists of 75% 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. Business Unit: LEI RoW Division: LEI RoW - Northam Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc. Company Name: ENGIE North America Minimum Base Salary: Maximum Base Salary: Pay Basis: Annual