Foreperson - Industrial HVAC-District Cooling System

Job Description:

Foreperson - Industrial HVAC-District Cooling System

Description

Starting hourly rate: $29.2658. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Foreperson - Industrial HVAC-District Cooling System (DCS) operates the centralized DCS production system ensuring adequate and reliable thermal services to major City, Government and private facilities. This working Foreperson position is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and supervising DCS staff and managing equipment, materials, repairs, maintenance, and special projects for 24/7 operations. The Foreperson must possess the skill sets necessary to communicate instructions to technicians, contractors, and managers; and ensure all work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trains, mentors, supervises, and evaluates crew members by checking their work for efficiency and quality. Initiates corrective action as necessary.
  
• Maintains, operates, and performs major repairs and overhauls on industrial HVAC chillers and distribution systems including all auxiliary support equipment.
  
• Performs and applies advanced mechanical and basic maintenance on industrial chillers, controls, and auxiliary components.
  
• Reads and interprets mechanical, piping, and electrical drawings, blueprints and diagrams.
  
• Applies advanced heating & cooling principles, practices, and theories such as refrigerant cycles, heat transfer laws, test and balance and fluid hydronics.
  
• Maintains, monitors, and controls the cooling tower water system’s chemical treatment equipment. Tests, records, interprets, and adjusts system feed rates to maintain required chemical treatment parameters.
  
• Operates aerial man lifts, refrigerant recovery equipment, overhead cranes, hoists, power tools, electrical testing instruments, oxy-acetylene equipment, pipe threading machines, and other equipment used in the industrial DCS HVAC trade.
  
• Monitors and reports maintenance of systems to assist with life cycle costs analysis. Maintains a strong presence and working relationship with staff, vendors, user groups, and customers while supporting a 24/7 operation.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

DECISION MAKING

• This position is responsible for supervising 5 to 8 employees.
• Job assignments are planned and scheduled by the Director/Manager.
• The Foreperson - Industrial HVAC-DCS works under limited supervision using discretion and latitude, with the awareness that all work is checked and inspected upon completion.
• The Foreperson - Industrial HVAC-DCS uses considerable discretion and latitude to properly maintain thermal energy production services when performing operation duties on assigned shift.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five years’ experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and inspection of industrial HVAC equipment, auxiliary components, and distribution systems.
• Two years’ experience working closely with vendors on projects and repairs that require knowledge of specialized industrial HVAC parts and equipment.
• Certified as a Universal Refrigerant Handling and Recovery Technician.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated shifts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HVAC trade school certification.
• Experience working with and knowledge of Metassys, Scada, Flex software and Rockwell interface York Chiller software.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Basic electrical knowledge and trouble-shooting principles.
• Knowledge of industrial HVAC water chemical treatment applications and theory.
• Proficient in the use of refrigerant recycling/recovery equipment, power tools, multi-meter, soldering/brazing equipment, pipe threading machines, and tube cleaning equipment.
• Skill in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, computerized maintenance management system, and database software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts, coworkers/ peers, business supervisors/managers, government and regulatory agencies, and vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 80 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope. Working conditions are primarily in an industrial plant with exposure to excessive noise, heat, high voltage equipment, with potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and confined space hazards. Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as nights, weekends, holidays, on call, and rotating shifts.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Salary:

$60,873.00 - $104,445.00 Annually