Summary:
Operates and monitors Central Control and Monitoring System, Central Plant Equipment and the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Safety Systems for facilities.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
· Operate and monitor central plant equipment, HVAC equipment and alarms via computer.
· Maintain uniform building operating procedures at each site.
· Respond to and take action on critical alarms.
· Make rounds at to check equipment and maintain a log of various electrical/temperature measurements and all shift activities for each site.
· Record shift activities in daily operator log.
· Monitor Life Safety and fire systems.
· Maintain and update operating and emergency manuals.
· Perform water tests and maintain proper water chemistry for the condenser water system and boiler feed water.
· Perform cleaning and painting of equipment.
· Assist building technicians in equipment repair.
· Notify Senior Engineer of any equipment problems and generate Facilities Work Order Requires for corrective action.
· Enter current and historical preventive maintenance records.
· Coordinate work with contractors.
· Provide building access after business hours.
· Assist in training new facility operators.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent knowledge of English, grammar and punctuation.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in the operation of chiller/boiler physical plants and in the operation of a building HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Safety systems.
Requires a minimum of 1 year experience in operating an automated building operation system.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
· Able to provide a current City of Houston First, Second or Third Grade Stationary Engineers License.
· Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of PC-based building automation systems.
· Able to use basic mathematics to compute formulas.
· Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing through the proper medium.
· Able to recognize operational problems and take immediate correction action.
· Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of building drawings.
· Able to establish and maintain a good working relationship with tenants, clients, other facility operations personnel and contractors.
· Able to provide and maintain a valid state driver’s license and safe driving record.
Physical Requirements:
· Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer.
· Able to sit and view terminal for long periods of time (8-12 hours daily).
· Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
· Able to walk, bend, stoop, squat and/or kneel and must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
· Able to use a variety of tools for any given job.
· Able to read fine print on gauges and equipment.
Working Conditions:
· Able to work shift-work, with overtime and shift changes required.
· Able to work around potential safety hazards that require following safety procedures and the use of protective safety equipment.
· Able to work outside in all weather conditions, if an emergency warrants.
· Able to remain on-site during emergency situations such as hurricanes, ice storms, inclement weather, etc.
