Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Overview

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Full-Time Utility Systems Maintenance Mechanics (WG-4742-11) to work at the 460th Civil Engineer Squadron, Buckley SFB, Aurora, CO. The primary purpose of this position is to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical power generating equipment, centrifugal and screw type water chillers, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) single and multiple fuel heating boilers, power boilers, and associated auxiliary equipment, pollution control equipment and Energy Management and Control Systems (EMCS).

Salary starts at $33.67 to $39.30 an Hour (Based on Experience)

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• Operates electrical power plant AC and DC switch gear to control and distribute electrical power through primary and secondary electrical distribution systems.
• Installs, modifies, inspects, trouble shoots, repairs, replaces and overhauls generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution switch gear, control components and other auxiliary equipment required for the operation of a 12-megawatt power plant consisting of four ea. 3000 KW generators, a remote 900-kilowatt power plant consisting of I ea. 850 KW generator set, and a remote 250-kilowatt power plant consisting of I ea. 250 KW generator set.
• Operates, installs, inspects, repairs, troubleshoots, replaces and or overhauls chillers and all chiller plant support equipment; chiller plant consists of twelve chillers ranging from 1300 ton to 1000, eight cooling towers, water pumps up to 3100 GPM, electrical motors from fractional to 125 HP, pneumatic and electronic control systems, pneumatic valves, level controllers and other associated equipment used in the operation of the central chiller plants.
• Operates, installs, modifies, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and overhauls large HVAC systems, HVAC subsystems and components such as large air handler units with capacities up to 138,200 CFM, hot water and steam boilers with capacities up to 4185 MBH, electric and pneumatic control systems, humidifiers, pumps, variable air volume (VAV) boxes, air conditioning units, evaporative coolers, steam valves, traps, gas/water valves and pressure regulators.
• Operates an Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) used to monitor and control all HVAC systems within the facility. Starts/stops equipment, docs trend logs and graphs on equipment operation and adjusts control limits on HVAC systems and subsystems within the facility.
• Utilizes established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of technical practices in order to perform operational repairs and preventive maintenance on boilers, auxiliary, and pollution control equipment, and of steam or high temperature hot water boiler plant equipment including single or multiple fuel power boilers fueled by coal, oil, refuse derived fuel, wood, natural gas, or a combination of these fuels; auxiliary pollution control: other auxiliary equipment and knowledge of associated safely regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in the use of measuring instruments such as gauges, meters, recorders, analog displays, and computer-generated data to determine operational status and make necessary adjustments and knowledge of associated safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret diagrams, drawings, operating manuals, or special facility procedures to be followed during emergencies, equipment failures, or system malfunctions.
• Ability to operate auxiliary equipment and pollution control equipment; to operate power boilers using computer-controlled equipment that produce steam or high temperature hot water: and to perform preventive maintenance and various operational repairs and knowledge of associated safety regulations, practices, and…