Steam Distribution Maintenance Technician

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as a journey level mechanical maintenance technician for the Steam Distribution group, as such it requires intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, operational and safety/hazard knowledge and awareness of Steam Distribution and Hot Water Distribution systems, equipment, and associated components. The Steam Distribution and Hot Water Distribution systems are very complex systems. As a technician this position will assist other maintenance personnel and outside contractors in day to day activities and will also work independently at times. Once fully trained, this position could fill-in as a Power-Plant Technician if needed. This position is responsible for routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairs or replacements to the Steam Distribution systems and Hot Water Distribution systems, equipment and associated components, such as but not limited to; system piping, expansion joints, condensate return units, pumps, motors, metering devices, trap assemblies, supply/exhaust fans, pneumatic systems and electrical control systems. This position is also responsible to assist with predictive maintenance programs, such as but not limited to; obtaining meter readings, obtaining steam and condensate samples, and using test devices to take readings. This position requires intermediate knowledge of various tools, such as but not limited to; cutting torches, lathes, drill presses, welding machines, grinders, saws, micrometers, infrared meters, wrenches, pipe threaders, various measuring devices, and etc. This position requires intermediate knowledge of computers, the use of a computerized time management system ( TIMS ), maintenance management system ( MAXIMO ), and various training/compliance targets based on responsibilities and work environments is required. This position is required serve in an on-call rotation, once fully trained. This position is considered emergency duty and communicable disease mandatory. As such, it must report to work during periods of adverse weather or other University emergency (i.e. pandemic). Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Positions in this banded class perform semi-skilled and skilled utilities maintenance and repair work on energy utility systems. Positions perform a wide range of progressively responsible tasks involving the service, inspection, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild and diagnosis of a diverse number of mechanical, electrical and I&C for Cogeneration Systems and equipment. Work ranges from inspection, service, repair and troubleshooting to analyzing highly complex control, electrical and mechanical systems and equipment using advanced diagnostic instruments and software; conducting parts/systems failure analysis; to include calibrating, tuning, and operating said systems and equipment. Standard operational guidelines, system safety procedures, vendor manuals and manufacturer publications and bulletins are normally established, and employees apply technical knowledge and skills, occasionally modifying standard practice and procedures due to unusual situations. Positions must routinely determine materials, techniques, and tools to accomplish work assignments. Work assignments vary in complexity depending on the type of control, electrical and mechanical systems components, and equipment. Assignments are normally received in the form of written or verbal work orders, which usually indicate the general nature of the task or describe the nature of the problem. New or unusual assignments may be accompanied by more detailed instructions. Work is performed under general supervision and may be reviewed and inspected in progress or upon completion. Positions at this level perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring work that involves related or varying processes and that are associated with moderately complex systems. Positions analyze and determine various courses of action.

Requirements

• intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, operational and safety/hazard knowledge and awareness of Steam Distribution and Hot Water Distribution systems, equipment, and associated components
• intermediate knowledge of various tools
• intermediate knowledge of computers
• the use of a computerized time management system ( TIMS )
• maintenance management system ( MAXIMO )
• various training/compliance targets based on responsibilities and work environments
• serve in an on-call rotation, once fully trained
• emergency duty and communicable disease mandatory

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of operational Steam Distribution systems and/or building steam systems.
• Knowledge of Welding and pipe fitting.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a forklift.

Responsibilities

• routine maintenance
• preventative maintenance
• troubleshooting
• diagnosing
• repairs or replacements to the Steam Distribution systems and Hot Water Distribution systems, equipment and associated components
• assist with predictive maintenance programs
• obtaining meter readings
• obtaining steam and condensate samples
• using test devices to take readings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees