CENTRAL PLANT OPERATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Central Plant Operator to maintain, operate, test and monitor chillers and related equipment in the Central Plants and campus facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, recording data, inspecting equipment, adjusting water treatment, calibrating control components, and performing repairs or installations as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of related experience; a valid US driver's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.
• Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business.
• Current guidelines include possession of a valid driver's license issued in the United States, at least 21 years of age and at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties and responsibilities of the Central Plant Repairer including performing maintenance, repair modification, replacement and installation on chiller and refrigerator units, electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment located in the Central Plant buildings and in other outlying facilities on campus.
• Monitors the performance of chilled water systems and equipment, and records the operating status to include temperatures, pressures, cooling tower sump water levels, water leaks, chemicals, refrigerants and oil levels, flow rates, unusual conditions (vibrations, heat, noise, odors, etc.) and other operating data.
• Inspects, records and makes required adjustments in chillers, chiller components and support equipment operation according to recorded data.
• Tests and makes needed adjustments in water treatment and chemical feed rates according to test results. Maintains water treatment chemical levels and replaces chemicals when required.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates, maintains, repairs and installs monitoring instrumentation and control components including receivers-controllers, switches, relays, control panels, electronic and computer circuit boards, sensors, transmitters, pressure regulators, thermostats and other similar items.
• Performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of chillers, chiller components and supporting equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Central plant operations

Equipment monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - CENTRAL PLANT OPERATOR (T239559)

CENTRAL PLANT OPERATOR - ( T239559 )

Description

Central Plant Operator
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Job Summary:
To maintain, operate, test and monitor the operation and performance of reciprocating and centrifugal chillers, chiller components and associated equipment located in the Central Plants and other campus facilities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Performs duties and responsibilities of the Central Plant Repairer including performing maintenance, repair modification, replacement and installation on chiller and refrigerator units, electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment located in the Central Plant buildings and in other outlying facilities on campus.
2. Monitors the performance of chilled water systems and equipment, and records the operating status to include temperatures, pressures, cooling tower sump water levels, water leaks, chemicals, refrigerants and oil levels, flow rates, unusual conditions (vibrations, heat, noise, odors, etc.) and other operating data.
3. Inspects, records and makes required adjustments in chillers, chiller components and support equipment operation according to recorded data.
4. Tests and makes needed adjustments in water treatment and chemical feed rates according to test results. Maintains water treatment chemical levels and replaces chemicals when required.
5. Inspects, tests, calibrates, maintains, repairs and installs monitoring instrumentation and control components including receivers-controllers, switches, relays, control panels, electronic and computer circuit boards, sensors, transmitters, pressure regulators, thermostats and other similar items.
6. Performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of chillers, chiller components and supporting equipment.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range: $21.80 - $28.35

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current guidelines include possession of a valid driver's license issued in the United States, at least 21 years of age and at least 3 years of driving experience. Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Facilities

Organization

112802010 Chilled Water

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite