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The University of Georgia · 4 months ago

HVAC Chilled Water Systems Tech

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Georgia is the oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education in Georgia, committed to academic and professional excellence. They are seeking an HVAC Chilled Water Systems Technician who will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the campus's chilled water production system, ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting any mechanical or electrical issues that arise.

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Responsibilities

Perform checks and take corrective action to ensure the chilled water production systems and associated cooling towers are operating per designed flow, volume and temperature requirements

Install, maintain, and repair the building chilled water mechanical components such as rods, condensers and evaporators

Diagnose and solve a wide range of operational issues that arise from the mechanical, electrical, and automated controls of the building chilled water production systems such as chiller sensors, boards, starters, relays, and actuators

Troubleshoot, test and assist in the commissioning of new building chilled water production systems

Assist and support with other duties as assigned by the Building HVAC Shop Manager

Qualification

Chilled water systemsMechanical skillsTroubleshootingBuilding Automation SystemEPA refrigerant handlingReading mechanical plansFluid dynamics analysisSoft skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Expert level technical knowledge and skills in the operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building chilled water and hot water production systems and components

Ability to perform checks and take corrective action to ensure the building chilled water production systems are delivering chilled water per the designed flow, quantity, and temperature requirements as set forth in the engineering design specifications

Knowledge to independently diagnose and solve a wide range of operational issues that arise from the mechanical, electrical, and automated controls of the building chilled water and hot water production systems

Chiller and cooling tower operation, troubleshooting, and repair

Chilled water and condenser water treatment

Troubleshoot and install chiller sensors, boards and relays

Troubleshooting, testing and assisting in the commissioning of new building chilled water production systems

Building Automation System (BAS) chilled water production control

Reading and interpreting mechanical plans and wiring diagrams

Analyzing and correcting communication issues

Analyzing and measuring fluid and air dynamics

Adherence to and the implementation of EPA refrigerant handling guidelines and be able to obtain universal refrigerant license

Lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, working over head, climbing stairs, using regular and/or extended ladders throughout 8 hour work shift

Lift up to 75 lbs during a work shift

Company

The University of Georgia

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The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.

Founded in 1785

Athens, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees