CENTRAL PLANT CHILLER MECHANIC (2)

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Description
The Central Plant Chiller Mechanic performs routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, replacement, and installation of centrifugal chillers and refrigeration equipment, components, and supporting equipment.

Requirements

  • Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations on electronic, direct digital, pneumatic, and PLC controls and devices for chillers, chiller components, refrigeration units, and supporting equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, replacements, rebuilds, and installations on chiller and refrigeration unit electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment such as: condensing units, evaporators, purge units, compressors, cooling towers, chilled and evaporator water pumps, piping, valves, heat exchangers, motors, hoists, motor control centers, power and lighting panels, fan units, emergency generators, lighting systems, air compressors and drying systems, 13.2 KV/4160 volt breakers, and other similar equipment.
  • Perform centrifugal chiller rebuilds, including the replacement of O-rings, gaskets, seals, bearings (sleeve Babbitt, thrust/counterthrust, and roller bearings). Set clearances on labyrinth seals, journal bearings, seal openings, thrust and counterthrust clearances per the manufacturer's specifications using dial indicators, inside and outside micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring devices.
  • Perform rebuilds/machinist work on cooling tower gearboxes, drive couplings, intermediate shafts, fan blade pitches, centrifugal pumps, and seal replacements. Utilize reverse dial indicator alignment procedures on all types of shaft alignments and use a variety of precision measuring devices to conform with specified dimensions.
  • Utilize CFC and HCFC refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment; maintain records; perform all service and maintenance repairs in accordance with current EPA regulations.
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned to support facility operations.

Benefits

  • Multiple health care options
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Pre-tax flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Participation in the RSA Pension plan
  • 403(b) 457(b) retirement savings plan
  • Accident insurance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet benefits
  • Life/AD&D disability insurance
  • UAB Employee Wellness
  • Employee assistance counseling
  • Vacation
  • Sick leave
  • 9 paid holidays/year
  • 3 personal holidays/year
  • Educational assistance for employees' families
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