Chilled Water Operator I

Chilled Water Operator I

OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to serving the community and the environment, is presently seeking a Chilled Water Operator I to join the Chilled Water division.

We are looking for a technical and experienced professional to be responsible for providing thermal energy services to customers by operating, servicing, maintaining, and monitoring chilled water production equipment including water treatment, metering, instrumentation, and control devices for efficiency and reliability.

OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions. Click here to learn more about what we do.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in the operation of 1000 Ton chillers or larger, chilled water operations, and/or similar industrial equipment, including maintenance/operation of large machinery, control systems, etc.
• High school diploma or GED;
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship or vocational / technical training in heating, ventilation and air conditioning or equivalent may substitute for two (2) years of experience;
• Valid Florida Driver’s License

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Educational and Professional assistance programs; Paid Memberships in Professional Associations
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Access to workout facilities at each location
• Free downtown parking
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period. Retirement benefits include a cash balance account with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Shift work schedule- 12 hours shifts

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Salary Range: $32.20 per hour (eligible for a review and raise every 6 months)

Location: Pershing: 6003 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822

Job Purpose:

Responsible for providing thermal energy services to customers by operating, servicing, maintaining, and monitoring chilled water production equipment including water treatment, metering, instrumentation, and control devices for efficiency and reliability.

Primary Functions:

• Start and stop the equipment when required to meet chilled water system demands or emergency situations, with or without the assistance of the computerized control system;
• Monitor plant operation through a computerized control system, creating the necessary trends and generating daily efficiency and reliability reports, to make recommendations and improvements;
• Assist lead mechanics and maintenance staff in performing repairs and preventive maintenance to plant equipment and facilities;
• Make emergency decisions, affecting plant operation or shut down;
• Perform and understand the proper operation of the primary and secondary loop, including all functions of the Energy Delivery Stations, Heat Exchangers, and Pressure Reducing Valves;
• Maintain facilities with general cleaning as required;
• Act as member of the Emergency Response Team in the event of a spill, fire, hurricane or other emergency;
• Ensure an efficient and reliable chilled water supply to customers under minimum supervision;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Operate various chilled water districts through understanding the sequence of operation, while maintaining the equipment and facilities;
• Mentor other staff members in the operation and care of the chilled water equipment and facilities;

Technical Requirements:

Working knowledge of, but not limited to, the following:

• Mechanical maintenance and instrumentation of a chilled water plant;
• The operation of Energy Delivery Stations, BTU-Hr meters, bypass, return valves, heat exchangers, pressure reducing valves, and energy calculations in Tons of refrigeration;
• Software to include: Siemens Insight (Energy Control system), Desigo (Building Automation System), Zata Safe, and Security monitoring software;
• Reading, understanding, and using equipment manuals, blue prints, flow charts, and other technical data;
• Computerized controls and automation systems;
• Thermal energy production equipment as related to operation and maintenance;
• Use of the following equipment:

• Aerial lifts, ladders, scaffolds, and platforms
• Mechanical tools/devices associated with chilled water equipment
• Company vehicle
• Electric metering equipment and refrigerants

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to:

• Work independently with little supervision;
• Provide coaching and training to lower classified operators;
• Perform all aspects of the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the chilled water plant without physical limitations;
• Communicate effectively with lead mechanic, maintenance staff, contractors, engineers, and customers;
• Trouble shooting complex system irregularities and identifying the root cause of issues related to plant operations;
• Determine appropriate plan of action in the case of start and stops or plant shut downs, due to repairs, maintenance, or emergency situations affecting plant operations;
• Demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making ability;
• Provide training and development to chilled water operators and contract personnel.
• Perform changes to the algorithm controlling the automation system;

Education/ Certification/Years of Experience Requirements:

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship or vocational / technical training in heating, ventilation and air conditioning or equivalent may substitute for two (2) years of experience;
• High school diploma or GED;
• Must possess EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification (OR) have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Continuing education courses in air conditioning, electrical and automated controls (preferred)
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in the operation of 1000 Ton chillers or larger, chilled water operations, and/or similar industrial equipment, including maintenance/operation of large machinery, control systems, etc.

Working Conditions:

This job involves Very Frequently working in a high noise environment. This job involves Frequently working in heights and confined areas, including working from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms. This job may involve Occasional exposure to water treatment chemicals and may on occasions be required to move sealed chemical containers or assist in cleaning up spills.

Employees are expected to work overtime and respond to call out for work at all hours, on weekends/holidays and in all manner of inclement weather. Employees are also expected to participate in call out rotation and respond to call out 24/7 to maintain chill water plant operations.

Physical Requirements:

This job consists of Very Frequent standing, walking, speaking and hearing. Detailed inspection, reading, and editing are very frequently required. This job consists of Frequent sitting, pushing, reaching over head, climbing (Ladders, stairs, hills), and may involve frequent writing. This job consists of Occasional lifting up to forty (40) lbs, kneeling and crawling, and may involve occasional pushing, pulling, and/or digging.

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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