Lead Journeyman Chiller Mechanic

About the role

The Reliable One, OUC is seeking a Lead Journeyman Chiller Mechanic to join our Chilled Water division. This role requires troubleshooting, maintenance, service, overhaul, and repair activities within OUC chilled water plants. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of formal trade school training or two years of equivalent experience, ten years of experience in the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service of low and high-pressure water-cooled centrifugal chillers, air cooled chillers, cooling towers, pumps, valves, and other HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chilled Water Supervisor in planning and scheduling of labor, equipment, material, spare parts, tools, and support requirements to assure equipment reliability and availability.
• Troubleshoot chilled water operational systems and HVAC mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation equipment, including problem identification, evaluation of alternative solutions, and implementations of corrective action.
• Provide supervision to technicians and contractors during maintenance and repair activities.
• Lead and perform all maintenance, service, and major overhaul activities on low and high-pressure water-cooled centrifugal chillers equipped with single, two-stage, or three-stage compressors.
• Lead and perform all maintenance, service, and overhauls activities on air cooled chillers; valves, bearings, gear assemblies, fans, pumps, motors, air compressors, pneumatic systems, refrigerant purge units; refrigerant condensers and various types of compressors; variable frequency drives, differential pressure switches, programmable controllers; starters, control panels; and all equipment related to chilled water and HVAC.
• Identify and execute appropriate refrigerant recovery techniques and safety procedures used during the detection and repair of refrigerant leaks.
• Operate machine shop equipment, perform welding duties, and maintain proficiency with hand tools and rigging equipment.
• Perform emergency maintenance and operate Chilled Water Plants and equipment during abnormal conditions (adverse weather, chemical spills) using all proper safety equipment including SCBA.
• Communicate with other departments regarding day-to-day business and resource needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of formal trade school training or two (2) years of equivalent experience with emphasis in HVAC mechanical equipment.
• Ten (10) years of experience (not including equivalent education) in the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service of the following: Mechanical: low and high-pressured water-cooled centrifugal chillers (1000 tons and larger units); air cooled chillers, cooling towers, pumps, valves.
• Training and Licenses: The Lead Chiller Mechanic must have chiller factory training; and possess thorough understanding of low and high-pressured water-cooled centrifugal chillers equipped with single, two stage or three stage compressors 1000 Tons and larger, including duplex units.
• Must have chiller factory training; and possess thorough understanding of low and high-pressured water-cooled centrifugal chillers equipped with single, two stage or three stage compressors 1000 Tons and larger, including duplex units.
• Must be able to execute and supervise the disassembly and assembly of centrifugal compressors, impellers and motor assemblies; and the replacement of any internal component including thrust and journal bearings within manufacturer’s tolerances and specifications.
• Must possess an EPA Universal 608 Refrigerant Handling License.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work extended hours when required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Working knowledge of general industrial safety skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

Skills

• Technical and operational understanding of all Chilled Water Systems.
• Safe and efficient operation of these systems within established process parameters.
• Communication with all levels of plant personnel, both verbally, including cell phone, radio, and paging systems.
• Read and understand mechanical, structural, and piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Read electrical schematic drawings, logic diagrams, electrical one line drawing, and electrical three-line drawings in the performance of job duties.
• Read control loop drawings, piping and instrument drawings, and logic drawings in the performance of job duties.

Benefits

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes: Competitive compensation, low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period. OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account. Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, paid parental leave, educational assistance program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities, wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities, access to family-oriented recreational areas, and paid conference and training opportunities. The salary range is starting at $50.658 per hour (Estimated $105,368.64 annually) with a structured step progression system and performance-based pay increases every 6 months up to $54.467 (Estimated $113,291.36 annually).