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Air Cond Equip Operator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 7 days ago
About the Role
The Air Conditioning Equipment Operator operates the multiple-zone air conditioning plant consisting of several centrifugal chillers. The tasks assigned to the Air Conditioning Equipment Operator are more complex and require a broad knowledge of equipment and systems and receives little to no detailed instructions in the performance of assigned task.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent serves as an A/C Equipment Operator responsible for the operation, monitoring, and adjustment of central plant systems including high-pressure steam boilers, large-capacity centrifugal chillers, and building automation systems.
- →Work involves continuous monitoring of critical infrastructure supporting a major medical center with 24/7 patient care operations.
- →Knowledge of high-pressure steam boiler operations, safety procedures, and monitoring techniques including feedwater systems, combustion controls, and steam distribution.
- →Knowledge of large-capacity centrifugal chiller operations, refrigeration cycles, and cooling system fundamentals.
- →Understanding of chilled water and steam system fundamentals, thermodynamic principles, heat transfer concepts, and fluid dynamics.
- →Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS) and digital control systems used in modern utility plant operations.
- →Knowledge of water chemistry, water analysis procedures, and chemical treatment protocols for boiler and cooling water systems.
- →Knowledge of basic troubleshooting techniques for steam and chilled water systems, pumps, motors, and auxiliary equipment.
- →Knowledge of safety procedures and emergency protocols for pressurized systems and mechanical equipment.
- →Employment in this position requires the ability to work in environments potentially containing hazardous substances and the mandatory use of appropriate protective equipment as directed.
- →The incumbent must submit to and pass required medical examinations and maintain medical clearance for respiratory protection program participation.
- →Must consistently use personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hard hats, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection.
- →Must participate in the facility respiratory protection program with required medical clearance, training, and annual fit testing.
- →Must maintain clean-shaven face for proper respirator seal and follow lockout/tagout procedures and confined space entry protocols.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
- ✓If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
- ✓Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.
- ✓For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: 601f73d4-d656-43d3-acbc-1cfd4d8eb81e
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