City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Central Plant Operator |
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| FLSA: | Standard/Non-Exempt | EEO Category: | (70) Skill Craft |
| Class Code: | 11360 | Salary Grade: | XK7 |
| Approved: | January 19, 2000 | Last Revised: | September 11, 2017 |
| Purpose: | |||
| Operate a Central Heating & Cooling Plant consisting of centrifugal chillers, boilers, pumps, variable frequency drives, hydronic piping systems, cooling tower, thermal storage system, and Energy Management Control System (EMCS). The Plant Operator's primary responsibilities are to operate the plant safely and in a manner that optimizes plant and equipment efficiencies, minimizes energy consumption and operating costs, maintains system reliability and minimizes downtime. Other primary duties include developing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program for plant equipment and performing routine maintenance and repair work on plant equipment. Act as caretaker of the Central Plant site and building. | |||
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: | |||
| Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1.Diagnose operational problems, control and equipment malfunctions, and initiate corrective action 2.Schedule equipment, control systems, and monitor plant operation using an Energy Management Control System (EMCS) 3.Monitor and test the quality and chemical treatment of cooling tower and hydronic systems 4.Monitor hot and chilled water flows, pressures, and temperatures; make adjustments in chillers and boilers as needed to meet load conditions 5.Operate a refrigerant recovery system and monitor variable frequency drives, motor starters, and electrical switch-gear 6.Read and record operational data for systems and equipment and set/adjust plant and equipment operating pressures and water levels 7.Prepare reports and recommendations on plant and equipment operation and performance 8.Maintain records of plant and equipment performance and maintenance/repair work performed on equipment 9.Prepare maintenance schedules and maintenance procedures for equipment and coordinate and monitor maintenance work performed by contract vendors 10.Maintain and provide maintenance on equipment and equipment parts, i.e., lubrication of pump and fan bearings, gear boxes, linkages, and moving parts, replace pump seals and align shafts, clean and wipe down equipment, etc. |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
| None. | |||
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | |||
| Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |||
| Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five years experience in maintaining and repairing Central Heating & Cooling Plant equipment, one (1) year of which was operating a Central Heating & Cooling Plant. One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education, with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. |
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
| Type III EPA-608 Refrigerant Certification | |||
| This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |