Power Plant Operator jobs in Fort Worth, TX

•  Performs supplemental support shift work in rotation with other personnel as needed for plant operation (i.e. 2:00pm to 10:00pm shift).
•  Operates chill water plant on rotating shift.
•  Inspects and examines heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning, chillers, boilers, air compressors, heat exchangers, and all auxiliary equipment to locate defects in operations.
•  Adds chemicals to boilers, cooling towers, chiller, etc.
•  Monitors and updates the Energy Management Controls System.
•  Performs preventive maintenance, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs and replaces rotating equipment (pumps, motors, etc., and associated units, parts, systems, etc.
•  Services cold storage units, refrigerated air conditioning units, water coolers, and controls.
•  Disassembles units and restores to operating condition; repairs or replaces condensers, compressors, pumps, valves, motors, bearings, belts and other parts. 
•  Recovers and recharges refrigerants as required; performs preventive maintenance on cooling towers and evaporative condensers.
•  Inspects and tests refrigeration systems, safety devices, and controls for efficiency of operation and compliance with safety practices, laws and regulations.
•  Troubleshoots and take necessary corrective action for major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, pumps, air heating/refrigeration and air conditioning units, coils, fans, subsystems and component parts, steam systems, etc.
•  Documents any corrective action taken or changes made by altering electrical schematics.
•  Observes prescribed work and safety rules.

•  Orders parts and supplies as needed.
•  May assist with and/or direct work of others on assigned projects.
•  Prepares and submits reports.
•  Performs other duties as requested.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Trade school preferred. 

State certification preferred.Three years of central plant or HVAC-R experience. Job related vocational training or other education may substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience or graduation from a certified technical/vocation school.

•  Knowledge of and ability to work on HVAC-R systems and components.
•  Knowledge of and ability to use tools and equipment related to the craft and job assignments.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
•  Ability to effectively communicate orally, both in person and by telephone.
•  Ability to effectively deal with the public.
•  Skill in the operation of vacuum pumps and cleaners, drills, presses, torches, pumps, threaders, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and related tools of the trade.
•  Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
•  Ability to operate or use respirators, breathing machines, eye shields and related safety equipment.
•  Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
•  Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.