Stationary Engineer Senior Technician

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Monitors central plant boilers, chillers, and auxiliary equipment using standard software programs (such as Trane SC/ES and Rockwell) under general supervision.
• Reads and logs gauges, meters, pressure, and temperature indicators to verify normal operating conditions.
• Makes routine adjustments to baseline environmental and system controls according to established protocols to meet daily facility demands.
• Performs standard water chemistry testing and adds pre-measured chemical treatments to maintain system compliance.
• Conducts regular visual inspections of plant machinery, maintains safe working conditions, and reports equipment anomalies or emergencies to the lead technician or supervisor.
• Assists with the routine operation and basic maintenance of central utility plant machinery, including boilers, chillers, and auxiliary power generation support equipment.
• Executes scheduled thermal ice storage charging and deployment sequences according to pre-determined off-peak and on-peak operational procedures.
• Performs routine visual inspections and baseline adjustments to support reliable system operation and energy conservation under general guidance.
• Documents operational data, meter readings, and plant status in standard logs and computer tracking systems.
• Prepares and submits routine operational charts and completed preventive maintenance reports to verify compliance with scheduled plant maintenance programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in using hand tools and power tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of boiler and/or chiller equipment, operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the refrigeration cycle and how it applies to large (> 1000 ton) centrifugal chillers in pump performance characteristics (temperature, flow and pressure).
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining high volume steam boilers and steam plant components of integrated heating and cooling plant normal and emergency operations, utilizing a thermal energy storage system.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, technical training, apprenticeship training, and relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to
  the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• At least four years of chiller experience with 500 ton or higher.
• At least four years of boiler experience with 35,000 lb./hr. (125# steam) or larger.
• Computer experience using MS Word, Excel, and energy management systems such as: Trane Summit, Johnson Metysis, Barber Coleman, CBSIEBE.