Chiller Plant Operations Specialist

Florida State University•Sarasota, FL

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chiller Plant Operations Specialist is responsible for ensuring maintenance of the shared Ringling and New College of Florida chilled water loop system and chiller plant. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Facilities and Grounds, oversee day-to-day operations of computerized heating ventilation and air conditioning system (Chiller Plant) shared by the Ringling Center for the Arts and New College of Florida, ensuring continuous and reliable cooling services for both organizations. Monitor system performance and ensure the plant operates within established parameters for temperature, pressure, flow rate, power consumption, and efficiency. Makes appropriate system adjustments to maintain consistent system production and efficient energy consumption. Plans, schedules, and manages routine preventative maintenance for all chiller plant equipment, including chillers, pumps, compressors, and associated systems. Performs troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and control systems at the Chiller Plant to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. Collaborates with Ringling HVAC personnel and vendors as needed for maintenance and repairs of chiller plant systems. Maintains accurate logs of plant performance, service activities, and equipment status. Serves as a member of the Ringling-New College Joint Chiller Plant Committee, which establishes the master 5 year plan for maintenance and development. Serves the primary point of contact between the two organizations regarding chiller plant operations and maintenance. Coordinates maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruption to the plant. Develops and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in both organizations, including Facilities Management and Senior Leadership. Support the development of the annual Chiller Plant budget, ensuring all expenses are aligned with allocated resources for both organizations. Provides technical support for skilled and trade staff in the operations and maintenance of HVAC equipment across campus. Supports general operations of the Facilities department through performing a variety of work to maintain all buildings on campus such as plumbing, filter changes, inspecting buildings/equipment to ensure good and safe operating conditions. Generates and responds to emails and work orders via online work order system. Updates work order system once per day regarding progress and/or upon completion of assignment. Assists in establishing emergency procedures related to Chiller Plant Operations. Designated as Essential Personnel and may be required to work during a campus emergency and/or closure. May make emergency decisions affecting system operation and/or shutdown. Assists with special Facilities' maintenance projects as needed. Ensure all chiller plant operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as safety standards and industry best practices. Maintains EPA Certification and takes continuing education credit courses to maintain certification. Conducts regular safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.
Valid Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, climb ladders, walk significant distances, and work in small spaces.

Nice To Haves

HVAC Engineer
Advanced HVAC Controls
Trane Tracer Summit on Ensemble
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data, substantiating information, considering and respecting others' input personal values, and ethics.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
utilize problem solving and technical skills.
to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
Identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Processes, procedures, and methods used in facilities operations.
Applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of computerized heating ventilation and air conditioning system (Chiller Plant) shared by the Ringling Center for the Arts and New College of Florida, ensuring continuous and reliable cooling services for both organizations.
Monitor system performance and ensure the plant operates within established parameters for temperature, pressure, flow rate, power consumption, and efficiency. Makes appropriate system adjustments to maintain consistent system production and efficient energy consumption.
Plans, schedules, and manages routine preventative maintenance for all chiller plant equipment, including chillers, pumps, compressors, and associated systems.
Performs troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and control systems at the Chiller Plant to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
Collaborates with Ringling HVAC personnel and vendors as needed for maintenance and repairs of chiller plant systems. Maintains accurate logs of plant performance, service activities, and equipment status.
Serves as a member of the Ringling-New College Joint Chiller Plant Committee, which establishes the master 5 year plan for maintenance and development.
Serves the primary point of contact between the two organizations regarding chiller plant operations and maintenance.
Coordinates maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruption to the plant. Develops and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in both organizations, including Facilities Management and Senior Leadership. Support the development of the annual Chiller Plant budget, ensuring all expenses are aligned with allocated resources for both organizations.
Provides technical support for skilled and trade staff in the operations and maintenance of HVAC equipment across campus. Supports general operations of the Facilities department through performing a variety of work to maintain all buildings on campus such as plumbing, filter changes, inspecting buildings/equipment to ensure good and safe operating conditions.
Generates and responds to emails and work orders via online work order system. Updates work order system once per day regarding progress and/or upon completion of assignment.
Assists in establishing emergency procedures related to Chiller Plant Operations. Designated as Essential Personnel and may be required to work during a campus emergency and/or closure. May make emergency decisions affecting system operation and/or shutdown. Assists with special Facilities' maintenance projects as needed.
Ensure all chiller plant operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as safety standards and industry best practices. Maintains EPA Certification and takes continuing education credit courses to maintain certification. Conducts regular safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.