HVAC Chilled Water Systems Tech
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA, United States
Position Summary
This position has an expert level of technical knowledge and skills for the operation and maintenance of the UGA campus building chilled water production system. This system is comprised of various sized chillers, cooling towers, chilled water and condenser water pumps, distribution piping, control valves, actuators, the systems automation control and the chiller microprocessor control, and other components. This position has an expert level of mechanical skills and technical knowledge to monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the system at the district plants and at various buildings on campus. This position works independently to complete tasks within this competency.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
This position has expert level technical knowledge and skills in the operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building chilled water and hot water production systems and components. The application of this expertise includes but is not limited to performing checks and taking corrective action to ensure the building chilled water production systems are delivering chilled water per the designed flow, quantity, and temperature requirements as set forth in the engineering design specifications. This expert level worker has the knowledge to independently diagnose and solve a wide range of operational issues that arise from the mechanical, electrical, and automated controls of the building chilled water and hot water production systems including the following:
Water Production Systems: The Following
Chiller and cooling tower operation, troubleshooting, and repair
Chilled water and condenser water treatment
Troubleshoot and install chiller sensors, boards and relays
Troubleshooting, testing and assisting in the commissioning of new building chilled water production systems
Building Automation System (BAS) chilled water production control
Reading and interpreting mechanical plans and wiring diagrams
Analyzing and correcting communication issues
Analyzing and measuring fluid and air dynamics
Adherence to and the implementation of EPA refrigerant handling guidelines and be able to obtain universal refrigerant license
Physical Demands
Lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, working overhead, climbing stairs, using regular and/or extended ladders throughout 8 hour work shift
Lift up to 75 lbs during a work shift
Additional Work Details
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: Yes
Does this position require a P-Card?: Yes
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)?: Yes
Duties/Responsibilities
Perform checks and take corrective action to ensure the chilled water production systems and associated cooling towers are operating per designed flow, volume and temperature requirements. (Percentage Of Time: 45)
Install, maintain, and repair the building chilled water mechanical components such as rods, condensers and evaporators. (Percentage Of Time: 25)
Diagnose and solve a wide range of operational issues that arise from the mechanical, electrical, and automated controls of the building chilled water production systems such as chiller sensors, boards, starters, relays, and actuators. (Percentage Of Time: 20)
Troubleshoot, test and assist in the commissioning of new building chilled water production systems. (Percentage Of Time: 5)
Assist and support with other duties as assigned by the Building HVAC Shop Manager. (Percentage Of Time: 5)
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Lisa Johnson
Recruitment Contact Email: lisawc@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-7453
Note: This description reflects the principal job elements and is not a comprehensive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
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This position has an expert level of technical knowledge and skills for the operation and maintenance of the UGA campus building chilled water production system. This system is comprised of various sized chillers, cooling towers, chilled water and condenser water pumps, distribution piping, control valves, actuators, the systems automation control and the chiller microprocessor control, and other components. This position has an expert level of mechanical skills and technical knowledge to monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the system at the district plants and at various buildings on campus. This position works independently to complete tasks within this competency.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
This position has expert level technical knowledge and skills in the operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building chilled water and hot water production systems and components. The application of this expertise includes but is not limited to performing checks and taking corrective action to ensure the building chilled water production systems are delivering chilled water per the designed flow, quantity, and temperature requirements as set forth in the engineering design specifications. This expert level worker has the knowledge to independently diagnose and solve a wide range of operational issues that arise from the mechanical, electrical, and automated controls of the building chilled water and hot water production systems including the following:
Water Production Systems: The Following
Chiller and cooling tower operation, troubleshooting, and repair
Chilled water and condenser water treatment
Troubleshoot and install chiller sensors, boards and relays
Troubleshooting, testing and assisting in the commissioning of new building chilled water production systems
Building Automation System (BAS) chilled water production control
Reading and interpreting mechanical plans and wiring diagrams
Analyzing and correcting communication issues
Analyzing and measuring fluid and air dynamics
Adherence to and the implementation of EPA refrigerant handling guidelines and be able to obtain universal refrigerant license
Physical Demands
Lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, working overhead, climbing stairs, using regular and/or extended ladders throughout 8 hour work shift
Lift up to 75 lbs during a work shift
Additional Work Details
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: Yes
Does this position require a P-Card?: Yes
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)?: Yes
Duties/Responsibilities
Perform checks and take corrective action to ensure the chilled water production systems and associated cooling towers are operating per designed flow, volume and temperature requirements. (Percentage Of Time: 45)
Install, maintain, and repair the building chilled water mechanical components such as rods, condensers and evaporators. (Percentage Of Time: 25)
Diagnose and solve a wide range of operational issues that arise from the mechanical, electrical, and automated controls of the building chilled water production systems such as chiller sensors, boards, starters, relays, and actuators. (Percentage Of Time: 20)
Troubleshoot, test and assist in the commissioning of new building chilled water production systems. (Percentage Of Time: 5)
Assist and support with other duties as assigned by the Building HVAC Shop Manager. (Percentage Of Time: 5)
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Lisa Johnson
Recruitment Contact Email: lisawc@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-7453
Note: This description reflects the principal job elements and is not a comprehensive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
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