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UTILITY SYSTEMS OPERATOR

Luke AFB, Arizona, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$74K/yr - $86K/yr

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a Utility Systems Operator to operate the Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) for the Civil Engineering Squadron. The role involves maintaining surveillance and optimizing equipment operations for HVAC and refrigeration systems, providing technical assistance, and performing a range of computer operator duties for EMCS.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintains surveillance and operates the Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) so as to optimize equipment operations and control efficiency of two or more HVAC and Refrigeration/utility systems on a continuing basis at the various critical locations in the HVAC and refrigeration system

Provides on-site technical assistance and maintenance support to HVAC and refrigeration systems operators, mechanics, and supervisors for all EMCS related equipment interfaces with the various utility and refrigeration systems monitored by the EMCS. Serves as a technical consultant on EMCS matters, provides guidance, on-the-job training, classroom and work-site training to HVAC and refrigeration system operators in areas beyond their normal capabilities

Installs, repairs, fabricates, and/or modifies various types of electronically controlled industrial monitoring equipment characterized by moderate complexity of design, construction, and function

Performs a full range of computer operator duties for EMCS to include system start-up, diagnostic analysis, data back-up at local computers and DDC filed panels at utility and refrigeration equipment locations to provide the necessary monitoring, controlling and surveillance of facility environmental systems that include HVAC and refrigeration equipment

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment

Qualification

HVAC operationsRefrigeration systemsEnergy Management Control System (EMCS)Troubleshooting utility systemsElectronic monitoring equipmentTechnical trainingSafety regulationsEnvironmental law knowledge

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Shift work is required

Emergency overtime may be required

Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license

This position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions

Will be required to train/guide lower grade (or other trade) employees

May be required to perform travel to temporary duty (TDY) locations for training

All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation Family

The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a WG-5406 UTILITY SYSTEMS OPERATOR without more than normal supervision

Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration utility equipment operations and their interrelationships for efficient and economical operations

Ability to troubleshoot a multitude of utility and monitoring systems such as air conditioning, heating, electrical, plumbing, electronic controls, and the ability to make corresponding adjustments to those systems through an EMCS CPU terminal

Ability to interpret instructions, blueprints, wire diagrams, engineer drawings, manufacturers technical specifications, and technical manuals to maintain, install, analyze, and repair malfunctions

Knowledge of and ability to use electronic monitoring, sensor, and computer equipment to read and record various utility equipment data such as temperatures, pressures, etc

Knowledge of interrelationships between building construction and base utility systems so as to effectively advise maintenance crews of the equipment and materials necessary to effect repairs when responding to trouble calls

Knowledge and skill in operating the various components of the EMCS system making adjustments to operating capability, efficiency, load shedding of the HVAC and refrigeration utility systems equipment

Ability to operate an EMCS computer

Ability to interpret diagrams, drawings, operating manuals, or special facility procedures to be followed during emergencies, equipment failure, or system malfunction

Skill in the use of measuring instructions such as gauges, meters, records, analog displays, and computer generated data to determine operational status and make necessary adjustments

Knowledge of environmental law and EPA regulations pertaining to the specific work tasks and hazardous materials involved

Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures

Occasionally works in confined areas in and around boilers, HVAC and support equipment

Work requires moderate to strenuous physical effort and occasionally long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching

Occasionally lifts and carries HVAC or refrigeration parts, monitoring and computer equipment, and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment