Engineering Assistant

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist with system maintenance – Support senior technicians in inspecting and maintaining chilled water systems, including pumps, valves, instrumentation, controls, and pipes. Monitor system performance – Collect data on system performance, such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates, and assist in analyzing the results. Help troubleshoot issues – Assist in diagnosing and solving problems with chilled water systems, such as leaks, flow imbalances, or mechanical failures. Document system changes – Update and maintain accurate records of any changes, repairs, or maintenance on the chilled water systems. Assist with system commissioning – Help in testing new installations or upgrades to ensure the chilled water systems are functioning according to specifications. Conduct equipment inspections – Perform routine inspections of the equipment (e.g., chillers, cooling towers) and report any issues or irregularities. Help with preventive maintenance schedules – Support in scheduling and coordinating regular preventive maintenance tasks for the chilled water system. Assist in system upgrades or retrofits – Provide assistance in planning, designing, and executing system upgrades, including equipment replacements or improvements. Support energy efficiency initiatives – Gather data and help implement projects focused on improving the energy efficiency of the chilled water system. Participate in safety audits – Assist in ensuring that all safety protocols are being followed and help identify areas where safety can be improved in the chilled water system operations.

Responsibilities

Support senior technicians in inspecting and maintaining chilled water systems, including pumps, valves, instrumentation, controls, and pipes.
Collect data on system performance, such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates, and assist in analyzing the results.
Assist in diagnosing and solving problems with chilled water systems, such as leaks, flow imbalances, or mechanical failures.
Update and maintain accurate records of any changes, repairs, or maintenance on the chilled water systems.
Help in testing new installations or upgrades to ensure the chilled water systems are functioning according to specifications.
Perform routine inspections of the equipment (e.g., chillers, cooling towers) and report any issues or irregularities.
Support in scheduling and coordinating regular preventive maintenance tasks for the chilled water system.
Provide assistance in planning, designing, and executing system upgrades, including equipment replacements or improvements.
Gather data and help implement projects focused on improving the energy efficiency of the chilled water system.
Assist in ensuring that all safety protocols are being followed and help identify areas where safety can be improved in the chilled water system operations.