Steam Distribution Maintenance Technician

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University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of Cogeneration Systems is the generation of steam to the various buildings on the University campus and to the UNC Hospitals. Steam is critical to the operations of the University and UNC Hospitals. It is used for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, sterilization of surgical instrument, distilled water production, food preparation and dish washing. Cogeneration Systems also generates electricity as a byproduct of the steam generation.

It can presently supply about 30 percent of the peak campus electrical load. Cogeneration Systems is part of UNC Energy Services.

Position Summary

This position will serve as a journey level mechanical maintenance technician for the Steam Distribution group, as such it requires intermediate to advanced mechanical, electrical, operational and safety/hazard knowledge and awareness of Steam Distribution and Hot Water Distribution systems, equipment, and associated components. The Steam Distribution and Hot Water Distribution systems are very complex systems. As a technician this position will assist other maintenance personnel and outside contractors in day to day activities and will also work independently e fully trained, this position could fill-in as a Power-Plant Technician if needed.

This position is responsible for routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairs or replacements to the Steam Distribution systems and Hot Water Distribution systems, equipment and associated components, such as but not limited to; system piping, expansion joints, condensate return units, pumps, motors, metering devices, trap assemblies, supply/exhaust fans, pneumatic systems and electrical control systems. This position is also responsible to assist with predictive maintenance programs, such as but not limited to;

obtaining meter readings, obtaining steam and condensate samples, and using test devices to take readings. This position requires intermediate knowledge of various tools, such as but not limited to; cutting torches, lathes, drill presses, welding machines, grinders, saws, micrometers, infrared meters, wrenches, pipe threaders, various measuring devices, and etc. This position requires intermediate knowledge of computers, the use of a computerized time management system (TIMS), maintenance management system (MAXIMO), and various training/compliance targets based on responsibilities and work environments is required.

This position is required serve in an on-call rotation, once fully trained.

This position is considered emergency duty and communicable disease mandatory. As such, it must report to work during periods of adverse weather or other University emergency (i.e. pandemic).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).

Management Preferences

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