Central Utility Plant Technician

Job Description

As Central Utility Plant (CUP) technician you will be responsible for maintaining and operating chillers, boilers, pumps, air compressors - starting and stopping - Steam Pressure Boilers, chillers, air compressors and ancillary equipment to ensure the systems parameters for the above site systems are in spec. Monitor systems, answer calls from Business units and dispatch maintenance personnel as necessary.

Compressed Work Schedule. Day & Night Shift Available. No travel required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs building operations, preventive maintenance, basic equipment repairs, installations, and corrective maintenance on Central Utility Plant equipment such as boilers, chillers, chilled water pumps, condenser pumps, cooling towers, air compressors and mechanical/HVAC equipment.
• Able to take calls from the site business units, document clearly the issues and respond in a professional manner.
• Work with the Maintenance and Operations teams to effectively dispatch in a timely manner a response team to address problem calls from the site business units.
• Basic repairs and installation of piping systems: welding, soldering/sweating, gluing pipe, black iron, stainless steel, copper, pvc, etc…
• Inspects major site systems identify or recognize operating problems, performs basic troubleshooting and implement corrective actions.
• Performs building automation monitoring, alarm response.
• Able to develop and/or correct operational procedures and support continuous improvement efforts for the site.
• Physically able to work in confined spaces and trained for as a C.S. Supervisor, Entrant and Rescue duties.
• Underground vault work replacing valves, steam traps, insulation, pipes etc…
• Must complete a physical and audiometric examinations.
• Must wear ANSI safety shoes composite toe and personal protective equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Daily and punctual attendance in the job site is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to use hand tools, meters, and other maintenance related tools and equipment to perform job functions
• Ability to use Corporate software systems such as Microsoft 365 software suites and building managment software to monitor critical systems.
• Integrity/Honesty – Displays high standards of ethical conduct in accordance with WD Employee Ethics & Business Conduct Principles. Understands the impact of violation of these standards on the organization, self and others, chooses an ethical course of action and is trustworthy.
• Interpersonal Skills – Establishes and maintains constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, higher-level managers or staff of other organizations, internal clients and external clients.
• Oral Communication – Communicates with customers, management, and peers, and explains ideas and/or information clearly.  Thoughts are well-organized and recognizes potential miscommunications.
• Reading – Learns from written material by determining the main idea or essential message and recognizes correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling. Interprets documents such as procedures, work orders, safety bulletins, labeling systems, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Capable of reading and understanding blue prints, and/or schematic diagrams.
• Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning – Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages and formulas.
• Written Communication – Uses correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling to communicate thoughts, ideas, information and messages in writing.
• Listening –Focuses on and is aware of both verbal and non-verbal messages, and consciously processes these stimuli.
• Customer Service – Works and communicates with internal and external clients to satisfy their expectations and is committed to quality service.
• Stress Tolerance – Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, emergency situations, dangerous situations).
• Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.