Utility Coordinator (Mechanical Plant Operator)

Birmingham Jefferson Co•Birmingham, AL

21h

About The Position

The Utility Coordinator will participate in the following mechanical work with responsibilities for coordinating activities involved in producing and distributing heat, hot water, chilled water and air conditioning to the entire Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex by operating, maintaining and repairing the Mechanical Plant equipment such as boilers, pipe systems, pumps, hot water generators, and air-cooling units.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years related knowledge, experience, and skills in related work, in the operation of modern Mechanical Plant. Knowledgeable of the practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment in associated work.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Trade or technical school training in HVAC preferred).
Valid State of Alabama Driver License.
Must possess superb verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly speak and write English
Ability to be supervised and work cooperatively with co-workers and provide good internal and external customer service
Ability to use and care for general maintenance tools and equipment
Ability to visually inspect and watch monitor control units for prolonged times
Ability to locate and troubleshoot defects and problems; ability to work unsupervised after being instructed on tasks
Basic computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

Starting and operating air handler units, boilers and chillers.
Maintain water softeners and keep chemicals at a proper level.
Maintain, start and stop ice machine for ice shows in the Arena.
Start, operate and maintain cooling tower fans.
Operate and control utility panels that monitor equipment to maintain services to the facility.
Maintain and change filters in air handlers.
Plan, schedule, operate and maintain all mechanical equipment to ensure proper temperature for shows and other facility events.
Paint MP equipment and piping as part of maintenance.
Ensure that the Mechanical Plant operations stay within the K.V.A. limit.
Operate and maintain computer systems for HVAC.
Monitor and maintain correct chemical levels for open and closed loop systems for HVAC.
Make decisions independently and address issues, complaints, and needs, as a part of the group decision-making process.
Meet deadlines, define, measure and evaluate to prioritize one’s own work.
Follow verbal and written communications, regarding mechanical needs, event needs, and distributes to appropriate internal and external departments, if necessary.
Effectively listen, speak, write, and interact in a tactful and persuasive manner in both a work and public setting.
Respond to mechanical issue/complaints in verbal and written form.
Document and maintain records, recordings, etc., relating to chemical readings, when making rounds.
Anticipate mechanical needs and be proactive in communicating problems, solutions, etc.
Ensure boiler room and control room is organized and clean to prevent fire hazards.
Take necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals and materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.