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Plant Operations Tech

Pay Range: USD $42,470.00 - USD $63,700.00 /Hr. Overview:

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a dedicated and motivated Plant Operations Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll help keep campus running by maintaining boiler and hot loop water chemistry and supporting the daily operation of our district energy systems. If you enjoy hands on work, solving problems, and keeping essential equipment operating at its best, this position offers a chance to make a real impact. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, routine repairs, and support the reliability of our chilled water and heating plant equipment, helping ensure a comfortable, efficient environment for the entire Auburn community.

Responsibilities:

Performs preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, boilers, cooling towers, pneumatic and digital controls, valve actuators and operators, and flow meters. Performs seasonal transitions of systems to and from heating and cooling.
Performs basic repairs of district energy chilled water and heating plant equipment including: motors, pumps, boilers, cooling towers, pneumatic and digital controls, valve actuators and operators, and flow meters.
Maintains boiler (steam and condensate) and secondary hot-loop chemistry
Assists contracted water treatment specialist with installation and maintenance of primary
hot water, chilled water, and condensing water energy plant systems. Will be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: "Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel.
Completes hot and chilled water cleanings for building projects and assists contractors with developing and maintaining Auburn’s rigorous chemical treatment protocol during the construction phase of the process.
Performs requisite chemical tests for primary and secondary loop water treatment to determine chemical levels on a weekly basis.
Rebuilds and maintains plant water softeners on an as needed basis.
Ensures primary and secondary water treatment protocols are being strictly followed both in the campus buildings and the utility plants. Serves as liaison for chemical treatment vendor ensuring all deliveries and water treatment problems are properly addressed.
Serves as the subject matter expert for chemical water treatment for Plant Operations.

Qualifications:

High School diploma + 2 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common plant system components.
Driver License
Universal Refrigerant Card required within 180 Days

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration theory and principles.
Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration system operations.
Knowledge and understanding of major HVAC system components (i.e. what they do, how they work, and how to install or replace them).
Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices for district energy systems.
Basic knowledge of pumps, motors, and related system flow characteristics.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
Basic knowledge of single phase and three phase electrical systems including wire sizing.
Basic knowledge of water chemistry standards for steam, condensate, chilled water, condensing water, and heating water systems.
Knowledge of workplace safety and safe work practices.
Understanding of industrial safety procedures and practices pertaining to working around operating equipment.
Ability to perform preventative maintenance on district energy equipment such as chiller (evaporator and condensor), water tubes, boiler fire tubes, distribution system pumps and motors, valves, valve actuators, and flow meters.
Ability to maintain and troubleshoot district energy system operations:
- Properly maintain set points for automated chilled water system staging.
- Operate system to maintain adequate differential pressure across all plants and buildings.
- Operate system to maintain required temperatures across all plants and buildings.
Ability to assist in the installation, repair, and/or replacement of district energy system components such as pumps, motors, valves, flow meters, variable frequency drives, heat exchangers, and water softeners.
Ability to wire circuits and components.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to read electrical and mechanical system drawings.

Why Work at Auburn:

Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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