Austin Aviation - Airport Central Plant Operator

City of Austin

11d•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years experience in maintaining and repairing Central Heating & Cooling Plant equipment, one (1) year of which was operating a Central Heating & Cooling Plant.
One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education, with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
Type III EPA-608 Refrigerant Certification.
Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License.
Valid State of Texas Registered Air Conditioning Technician License.
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

Responsibilities

Operate a Central Heating & Cooling Plant consisting of centrifugal chillers, boilers, pumps, variable frequency drives, hydronic piping systems, cooling tower, thermal storage system, and Energy Management Control System (EMCS).
Operate the plant safely and in a manner that optimizes plant and equipment efficiencies, minimizes energy consumption and operating costs, maintains system reliability and minimizes downtime.
Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for plant equipment.
Perform routine maintenance and repair work on plant equipment.
Act as caretaker of the Central Plant site and building.
Diagnose operational problems, control and equipment malfunctions, and initiate corrective action.
Schedule equipment, control systems, and monitor plant operation using an Energy Management Control System (EMCS).
Monitor and test the quality and chemical treatment of cooling tower and hydronic systems.
Monitor hot and chilled water flows, pressures, and temperatures; make adjustments in chillers and boilers as needed to meet load conditions.
Operate a refrigerant recovery system and monitor variable frequency drives, motor starters, and electrical switch-gear.
Read and record operational data for systems and equipment and set/adjust plant and equipment operating pressures and water levels.
Prepare reports and recommendations on plant and equipment operation and performance.
Maintain records of plant and equipment performance and maintenance/repair work performed on equipment.
Prepare maintenance schedules and maintenance procedures for equipment and coordinate and monitor maintenance work performed by contract vendors.
Maintain and provide maintenance on equipment and equipment parts, i.e., lubrication of pump and fan bearings, gear boxes, linkages, and moving parts, replace pump seals and align shafts, clean and wipe down equipment, etc.
Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training, and guidance to others.