Central Plant Operator (5)

Central Plant Operator

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Job Summary:

To maintain, operate, test and monitor the operation and performance of reciprocating and centrifugal chillers, chiller components and associated equipment located in the Central Plants and other campus facilities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Performs duties and responsibilities of the Central Plant Repairer including performing

maintenance, repair modification, replacement and installation on chiller and refrigerator

units, electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment located in the

Central Plant buildings and in other outlying facilities on campus.

2. Monitors the performance of chilled water systems and equipment, and records the

operating status to include temperatures, pressures, cooling tower sump water levels, water

leaks, chemicals, refrigerants and oil levels, flow rates, unusual conditions (vibrations, heat,

noise, odors, etc.) and other operating data.

3. Inspects, records and makes required adjustments in chillers, chiller components and

support equipment operation according to recorded data.

4. Tests and makes needed adjustments in water treatment and chemical feed rates

according to test results. Maintains water treatment chemical levels and replaces chemicals

when required.

5. Inspects, tests, calibrates, maintains, repairs and installs monitoring instrumentation and

control components including receivers-controllers, switches, relays, control panels,

electronic and computer circuit boards, sensors, transmitters, pressure regulators,

thermostats and other similar items.

6. Performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of chillers, chiller

components and supporting equipment.

7. Performs other duties as assigned

Hourly Pay Range: $21.80 - $28.35

High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.