Power Plant Operator

Central Plant Operator (Lead HVAC)McNeese State University invites applicants to apply for the position of Central Plant Operator (Lead HVAC) in the Office of Maintenance. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.Position Number: U99968Salary: $60,000 (Commensurate with experience)Deadline: Open until filled.The application process requires applicants to complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:Letter of Application detailing experience relevant to the positionResumeThree (3) References (Include: name, phone number, and email address)Unofficial Transcripts (if applicable)Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed. All job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcript(s) if applicable.To apply for this vacancy, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of the advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Required application materials will not be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the chair:Gary Whatley at View email address on click.appcast.io of Human Resources Contact:Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/View email address on click.appcast.io or (337) 475-5413Position Duties/ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Maintenance Manager of Facilities Planning and Control, performs skilled journey-level air conditioning and heating work in the construction, installation, trouble shooting, repair alteration and maintenance of a variety of air conditioning and heating systems. Provides hands-on maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of all Central Plant related equipment and pneumatic and direct digital controls. Performs other semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks in the upkeep of the university facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.Essential Duties:The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class:Maintains current knowledge and is responsible for understanding and applying codes and regulations pertaining to area of expertise.Monitors and documents the operation and maintenance of all HVAC-related equipment installed at the Central Plant and elsewhere on campus.Lays out, assembles, installs, tests, maintains, trouble shoots and repairs district building's air conditioning and heating systems and related equipment.Installs, maintains, and repairs a wide variety of air conditioning and heating systems, from small window units and mini-split systems to chillers (standard and absorption), pumps, cooling towers, air handling units, fan coils, exhaust fans, dampers, ducts, piping, controls, and all other conditioned air system components.Installs, maintains, and repairs refrigeration systems including reach-ins, walk-ins, and small refrigerators.Installs, trouble shoots, and repairs air conditioning and heating controls and thermostats.Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots a campus-wide, computer-based Energy Management System.Develops and assists in developing specifications, diagrams, and drawings.Responsible for conducting required water treatment of HVAC equipment.Develops, prepares, and maintains daily operation logs for all HVAC equipment.Manages EPA certification for the handling and management of refrigerants.Operates equipment such as light trucks, forklifts, tractors, and other related motorized equipment.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required/Preferred QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of central plant heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and associated systemsORAssociate's degree from an accredited college or technical school in air-conditioning technology and two years of experience in heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) central plant operations.Two (2) years of verifiable lead-worker experience performing responsibilities with more complex tasks, problem-solving, and guiding team output to achieve project goals and meet deadlines (Preferred).Knowledge/Abilities:Large heat exchangers, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps and water treatment systems.Heat recovery and energy storage systems.Basic desktop computing.Electrical and plumbing systems.Energy Management Systems.Methods and practices of operating and maintaining a central plant.Operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC), electrical systems and associated auxiliary equipment and systems.Water treatment as applied to central plant activities, to include chemical testing and quantitative application of industrial chemicals.Hazards and safety precautions associated with central plant operations.Theory of operation of automated HVAC control systems.Position requires ability to:Skillfully use a variety of tools and equipment utilized in one or more of the basic maintenance trades.Perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the basic building maintenance trades.Accurately interpret codes, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to a variety of building maintenance tasks.Use hand and machine tools of the trade.Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.Maintain simple records and prepare reports.Interpret regulations, policies, and safety practices.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.Understand and carry out oral and written directions.Work successfully in a multicultural environment.Work independently with little or no supervision.Maintain preventive maintenance programs.Install, repair, and maintain air conditioning and heating systems and all associated controls at the central plant and college facilities.Troubleshoot air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines, energy management and control systems.Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and community.Physical Job Requirements:This position requires hand and digit dexterity to operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment specific to the trade; walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting/turning, and reaching in awkward positions to install and repair equipment; climbing stairs and ladders; pushing and pulling equipment; bending at the waist; working at heights of 50 feet or more on ladders, scaffolds or field poles; working under buildings or in confined spaces; moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds); working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures; vision to read printed materials and to identify and distinguish wiring and equipment; hearing and speech for normal communications; and travel from site-to-site. The ideal candidate must be able to perform and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.