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