Chilled Water Systems Operator

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides advanced technical operation, monitoring, and optimization of UNC’s District Cooling System (DCS), including chilled water plants, associated distribution systems, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The operator ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of central chilled water systems to maintain adequate cooling for critical campus facilities and building loads. The role monitors and evaluates plant and distribution system performance; identifies equipment, instrumentation, controls, and system malfunctions; performs troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; and makes operational and control adjustments to optimize system performance, energy efficiency, and reliability. The operator coordinates with Chilled Water personnel, Energy Services, and other University departments to maintain continuity of service and support campus energy conservation objectives. The role also administers and assists with water treatment programs and supports operation and adjustment of building-level chilled water control systems, including CWS water bridge controls. Control changes may significantly affect system performance and campus operations. The position may provide technical leadership and serve as a lead technician or crew leader for assigned work, projects, and operational activities. The work schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with participation in an on-call rotation. This is a mandatory on-site primary position during adverse weather, emergency events, and communicable disease events; the employee may be required to report to or remain at work and work a different schedule or shift than normally assigned. A $6,953 sign-on bonus is available, paid in two installments: $3,476.50 within 30 days of hire and $3,476.50 12 months after hire.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and optimize the District Cooling System, including chilled water plants, distribution systems, and SCADA systems.
Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of central chilled water systems to provide cooling for campus facilities and building loads.
Monitor and evaluate plant and distribution system performance.
Identify equipment, instrumentation, controls, and system malfunctions; troubleshoot problems and perform root-cause analysis.
Make operational and control adjustments to optimize system performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.
Coordinate with Chilled Water personnel, Energy Services, and other University departments to maintain service continuity and support energy conservation objectives.
Administer and assist with water treatment programs.
Support operation and adjustment of building-level chilled water control systems, including CWS water bridge controls.
May provide technical leadership and serve as a lead technician or crew leader for assigned work, projects, and operational activities.
Participate in an on-call rotation and report to or remain at work during adverse weather, emergency, and communicable disease events as required.