Utility Systems Operator

Utility Systems OperatorThe Utility Systems Operator operates, maintains and repairs three 500 HP Cleaver-Brooks low pressure gas and oil fired tube boilers rated at 12 PSI with a total capacity of 52,500 pounds of steam per hour, two 950-ton Carrier centrifugal chillers, one Mcquay 1500 ton centrifugal chiller, and all auxiliary components of each system. A Johnson Controls Metasys Facility Management Computer System (FMS) controls and monitors the entire Cooper Drive Division (CDD) heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and environmental systems. As the Utility Systems Operator, the incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to:Familiarity with the operation of chiller plant equipment.Make independent decisions on the need to adjust, start or stop equipment to maintain energy efficiency.Operate, maintain, and repair high/low pressure steam boilers and condensing boilers.Recommends changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences as necessary and make minor deviations in procedures or redirect resources under their control to overcome problems.Follows all departmental policies and procedures.Reviews electronic information including technical manuals and electronic drawings.Monitors pertinent information from gauges and thermometers, graphs, indicators, and other technical measuring devices.Interprets blueprints, diagrams, instructions and specifications.Understands critical alarms related to HVAC units, medical vacuum, medical air, oxygen, fire, fire dampers, life support equipment in surgery, recovery, coronary care, etc.Ensures inspections and adjustments are in accordance with set guidelines for operations.Familiarity with hand and power tools, calibration equipment, and chemical titration equipment.Maintain water treatment in the cooling towers, distribution systems and boilers, per instructions and chemical vendors recommendations.Utilize working knowledge of boilers, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, controls and auxiliary machinery and equipment.Monitors and provides assistance with shutting down and resetting elevator operations and sewage lift station.Other duties as assignedWork Schedule: Full Time, 24/7 8:00am-8:00pm / 8:00pm-8:00am Compressed Schedule Rotating ShiftsPosition Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator/PD30043APhysical Requirements: The incumbent must sometimes lift weight in excess of 50 pounds. At times works awkward and cramped positions. Must work from ladders while using hand-tools or holding a heavy object overhead. Frequent standing, walking and climbing is also required. Incumbent will monitor and operate the FMS and ambient conditions, making independent decisions on the need to start and stop equipment.