Central Plant Operator and Central Plant Operator Senior

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

21d•$28 - $34

About The Position

Facilities Management, Central Plant, seeks Central Plant Operators and Central Plant Operator Seniors to assist in the monitoring, operating, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on boilers and/or chillers and related equipment. Central Plant is a 24/7 operating facility. Positions available at Central Plant on the ASU Tempe & West Valley campuses, however may require working from other campuses depending on operational need.

Requirements

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must possess EPA/CFC certification, or be able to obtain within six months of employment.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment to include audiogram, asbestos worker clearance, respiratory clearance questionnaire and respiratory fit test.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.
Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.
This position requires working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Central Plant Operator Three years experience in the operation of boiler and/or chiller equipment and related systems; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Some positions in this classification may require Chloroflourocarbons Certification upon employment.
Some positions in this classification may require a current Arizona driver's license upon employment.
Experience in: using hand tools of the trade. monitoring, operating and maintaining boilers and/or chillers. operating and maintaining large (>1000 ton) centrifugal chillers. using a DCS workstations or equivalent. using Microsoft Word and Excel for trend analysis and analytical reports.
Demonstrated knowledge of: boiler and/or chiller equipment, operation and maintenance. the refrigeration cycle and how it applies to large (> 1000 ton) centrifugal chillers in pump performance characteristics (temperature, flow and pressure). operating and maintaining high volume steam boilers and steam plant components of integrated heating and cooling plant normal and emergency operations, utilizing a thermal energy storage system, and applying sustainability practices as appropriate to large campus distribution system.
Evidence of: effective communication skills EPA /CFC certification
Central Plant Operator Senior Six years experience in the operation of boiler and/or chiller equipment and related systems which includes two years experience in the maintenance and repair of boilers and/or chiller equipment and related systems; OR, Completion of a four year federally approved technical training stationary engineer program AND two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of boilers and/or chiller equipment and related systems; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Some positions in this classification may require Chloroflourocarbons Certification upon employment.
Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
Experience: in operating and maintaining large (>1000 ton) centrifugal chillers with a primary-secondary and/or primary-variable campus distribution system and control parameters (temperature, flow and pressure) with a Siemens DCS SIMATIC S7 Advanced Controllers and DESIGO workstations or equivalent using MS Word and Excel for trend analysis and analytical reports
Demonstrated knowledge of: operating and maintaining high volume steam boilers and steam plant components integrated heating and cooling plant normal and emergency operations, energy efficiency techniques, which include utilizing a thermal energy storage system, and applying sustainability practices as appropriate to large campus distribution system the refrigeration cycle and how it applies to large (> 1000 ton) centrifugal chillers
Evidence of: EPA 608 Universal certification

Responsibilities

Central Plant Operator Monitor various gauges, gas and draft meters, pressure and temperature indicators to verify operating conditions of automatically fired boilers, chillers, compressors, motors, turbines and/or other related equipment.
Prepare logs, charts and reports of operating conditions.
Clean, paint, lubricate, service and perform minor maintenance adjustments necessary to ensure safe and economical operation of all central plant equipment and submit reports to ensure efficient utilization of equipment and adherence to the preventive maintenance program.
Make chemical analysis of water samples and adjusts amounts of chemicals being used to protect equipment properly.
Operate data center and computer to question or verify specified operating conditions at various university facilities as required; initiate corrective action in trouble or emergency situations by notifying proper department or dispatching appropriate personnel to site.
Perform maintenance in disassembly, assembly, repair and cleaning of boilers, chillers or other related plant equipment as required.
Apply safety standards at all times and maintain good housekeeping practices to provide safe working conditions.
Report problems affecting plant safety to appropriate personnel.
Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Central Plant Operator Senior Monitor, operate, repair and perform preventative maintenance on boiler, chillers, plant equipment and associated equipment.
Utilize computer interface to operate the Distributed Control System (DCS)/PLC.
Collect water samples and perform test on plant loops.
Read plant gauges and maintain logs.
Utilize hand and power tools, wrenches, ratchets and sockets, shovel, squeegee, broom, vacuum, pallet jack, manual hoist, cleaning/paint tools, voltage/refrigerant/calibration meters, gantry, tap, dies, drills, grinders, pressure washer, tube cleaning machine, saws, mechanical hoist and impact wrench.
Evaluate systems for effective energy usage and conservation; make, adjust, repair, replace as needed.
Use software and hardware in computers and microprocessors for system troubleshooting, adjustment, and repair.
Modify existing systems and programs, troubleshooting, and maintenance for the objective of creating an optimum system of operation.
Perform database uploads and downloads to provide DDC controllers with current programs.
Operate and monitor control system equipment.
Detect source and nature of system problems.
Make adjustments to change operating parameters of the system due to emergencies, malfunctions, and change requirements or to optimize operations.
Perform emergency corrections to neutralize alarm conditions and restore proper operation.
Verify correct system and control sequence operations.
May perform scheduled and unscheduled remote start and stop of equipment.
Review, modify, and implement programming changes to plant control system to ensure efficient and effective system operations and conformance with standards and guidelines.
Monitor and adjust control loops for optimum performance.
Calibrate, repair, and replace plant control system sensing devices to specifications.
Study plans, drawings, specifications, and work order requirements.
Troubleshoot power supplies, controllers, transducers, transmitters, flow meters, sensors, actuators, and take corrective actions.
Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Paid time for volunteer and professional development
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
Disability and leave program for income protection
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships