District Cooling Operator | SCADA & On-Call

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Energy Utilities Specialist - Advanced to operate and optimize the District Cooling System (DCS) and associated chillers across campus. The role emphasizes safe, reliable central cooling for critical facilities, with on-site duties and on-call rotation in a demanding environment.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and requires a high school diploma with two years of related experience; an Associate's Degree in district energy technology

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience; certifications may be required.
• Associate's Degree in district energy technology and process control is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge in chilled water systems and district energy controls.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the District Cooling System (DCS) and chilled water plants to ensure reliable campus cooling.
• Optimize system performance, energy efficiency, and reliability through troubleshooting and adjustments.
• Coordinate with Chilled Water personnel and other university departments to maintain service continuity.
• Assist with water treatment programs and building-level chilled water controls; provide technical leadership as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotations and adhere to on-site requirements.

Skills

SCADA Systems

Chilled Water Systems

District energy controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in district energy technology and process control

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Energy Utilities Specialist - Advanced to operate and optimize the District Cooling System (DCS) and associated chillers across campus. The role emphasizes safe, reliable central cooling for critical facilities, with on-site duties and on-call rotation in a demanding environment.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and requires a high school diploma with two years of related experience; an Associate's Degree in district energy technology