Central Plant Systems Technician

TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY•Tucson, AZ

7d•$53,619 - $82,349•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the main terminal central plant and automated building control systems at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan (RYN) airfield. The role ensures maximum performance of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment on the airport site and performs quality assurance and improvements on the energy management control systems. The technician will support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals, assisting in the delivery of the TAA’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED
A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a plant mechanic, stationary engineer, boiler operator, or refrigeration (including chillers and boilers) mechanic; or two (2) years of verifiable technical education in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems, and two (2) years of experience in the analysis and troubleshooting of heating, ventilation, lighting, and building systems (including chillers and boilers) with automated control systems for energy efficiency.
Two years of experience testing and analyzing water treatment samples for chilled, condenser and heating water loops.
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification is required.
Knowledge of: Materials, means and methods of facility maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of: Mechanical engineering and construction techniques.
Knowledge of: Chillers, boilers, VFDs, PLCs, VAVs, AHUs, associated water chilled equipment
Knowledge of: Computer controlled energy management systems.
Knowledge of: Digital, electric and pneumatic controls; hydronic heating and cooling systems, air conditioning, Central Plant operations; thermal storage.
Knowledge of: Blueprints and schematic drawings.
Knowledge of: Equipment and tools used in the facility maintenance trades.
Skill in: Organization, oral, written communication and critical thinking.
Skill in: Self-motivation and taking initiative to complete quality work that furthers the mission and goals of the department and TAA.
Ability to: Remain focused and decisive in stressful situations; use sound and effective judgment.
Ability to: Interpret and analyze complex technical data and information for decision making and reporting purposes, including decision-making in stressful situations.
Ability to: Perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy; maintain confidentiality, attention to detail, with mature judgment, function in compelling, high stress, fast-paced work environment, with deadlines and multiple projects.
Ability to: Research information and organize data in meaningful form, make sound judgments, draw accurate conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
Physical Requirements: Perform tasks with a full range of bodily movements, including lifting, moving, pushing, standing, walking, reaching, stretching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and crawling.
Physical Requirements: Perform repairs that require regular and prolonged bending and pulling of equipment on irregular surfaces; climb/work at heights of up to 40 feet, using small or large tools to repair equipment.
Physical Requirements: Moving, pushing, standing (for periods of two (2) to three (3) hours at a time), walking, reaching, stretching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and crawling.
Physical Requirements: Climb up and work off ladders, both step and extension, to go up on sky lifts to approximately 70’ in the air.
Physical Requirements: Obtain access and work in tight/confined spaces, such as ceilings, small crawl spaces, between walls, access panel doors and tunnels.
Physical Requirements: Have hand dexterity to maintain a strong grip to hold objects firmly for extended periods of time (tools, equipment).
Physical Requirements: Distinguish colors by a practical test in all lighting conditions of standard airport lighting system colors and Air Traffic Control Tower light-gun signals, identify fuel grade color code markings, and actual samples of various fuels.
Physical Requirements: Hear and understand through both ears, sounds coming through a radio, a standard telephone receiver, or other outside sound sources.
Physical Requirements: Communicate in English via telephone, radio, and cellular telephone, in a high noise environment, with sufficient clarity to be understood by others.
Physical Requirements: Read, write, and speak the English language in an articulate, fluent manner.
Ability to operate any airport vehicle or equipment, whether standard or automatic, pickup trucks and forklifts.
A valid Arizona's driver's license.
Must obtain and maintain the ability to drive airport vehicles on the Non-Movement Area of the Air Operations Area.
Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).
Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700 and 800 course requirements and certification within 1 year of employment.
Must successfully complete required departmental training.
Must obtain and maintain Forklift Certification within ninety (90) days after date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish or another second language is helpful.

Responsibilities

Maintains central plant systems; monitors and adjusts parameters to ensure the needs of the airport are balanced with energy efficiency, including lighting, heating, and cooling.
Perform trend analysis on energy consumption histories on a monthly basis to detect exceptions.
Suggest recommendations for central plant upgrades to keep the system current.
Troubleshoots digital, electric and pneumatic controls systems to determine cause of failures, repairs as possible, and makes recommendations for correcting system defects.
Research, locate, price and submit appropriate information regarding the purchase of necessary parts and tools.
Communicates with facility department leadership on energy conservation strategies.
Evaluates HVAC problems and provides a recommended course of action to supervision.
Coordinates with airport project managers on facility improvement projects.
Read and understand blueprints and maintenance technical data.
Evaluates plans, reads blueprints to assist in the development of energy-conscious design, maintenance, and operations polices.
Develop, improve, and document plant specific logs, including chiller and boiler set points logs, in-house meter readings and power consumption data for finance personnel.
Trains other facility department personnel on critical aspects of facilities and central plant, cooling, heating and lighting systems.
Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.