Hiring: CENTRAL PLANT OPERATOR Company: University of Alabama at Birmingham Location: Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:21:48 Employment Type: On-site About the job Experience: •21 years of age and at least 3 years of driving experience. Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). •At least 21 years of age and at least 3 years of driving experience. Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Required Skills: •To maintain, operate, test and monitor the operation and performance of reciprocating and centrifugal chillers, chiller components and associated equipment located in the Central Plants and other campus facilities. •Performs duties and responsibilities of the Central Plant Repairer including performing maintenance, repair modification, replacement and installation on chiller and refrigerator units, electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment located in the Central Plant buildings and in other outlying facilities on campus. •Monitors the performance of chilled water systems and equipment, and records the operating status to include temperatures, pressures, cooling tower sump water levels, water leaks, chemicals, refrigerants and oil levels, flow rates, unusual conditions and other operating data. •Inspects, records and makes required adjustments in chillers, chiller components and support equipment operation according to recorded data. •Tests and makes needed adjustments in water treatment and chemical feed rates according to test results. Maintains water treatment chemical levels and replaces chemicals when required. •Inspects, tests, calibrates, maintains, repairs and installs monitoring instrumentation and control components including receivers-controllers, switches, relays, control panels, electronic and computer circuit boards, sensors, transmitters, pressure regulators, thermostats and other similar items. •Performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of chillers, chiller components and supporting equipment. •Performs other duties as assigned. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!