Duties
The Utility Systems Operator is responsible for all Engineering Utility equipment, monitoring and distribution systems throughout the Medical Center after normal working hours. The Operator shall assess the calls received and based on the information provided by the caller physically evaluate the situation. If not resolved or adequately contained, the operator shall escalate the issue thru the designated supervisor channel, notify and Contactors, Research, Engineering, Safety, Housekeeping, IT and other support staff after normal working hours. This is an extremely critical position for the entire Medical Center. The Operators will not, at any time, leave the Central plant unattended or be relieved by unqualified personnel not in the role as
Central Plant Supervisor or Plant Operator.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
Operate, Adjust, troubleshoot, repair, replace, monitor and control, manual, backup and bypass systems. including those listed below:
Includes manual adjustment of controls for temperatures, valves, Variable frequency drives, water flow, coolant flow, refrigerant flow, damper openings, fire and heat control valves, variable flow equipment, systems and valves in order to meet utility requirements for the entire medical center campus and meet energy conservation goals.
- Refrigeration - Chiller plant, cooling towers and associated equipment
- Graphic Control Operations - Computer Monitoring and Control of the entire central plant computer network for all Central Plant Equipment, and all medical Center HVAC control, fire alarm, Medical Gas distribution and alarm systems, emergency procedures and communications. Troubleshoot all utility control and alarm systems including fire alarm notifications; adjust temperatures manually in order to obtain required space temperature and utility control, initiates work requests for modifications or repairs to utility systems, work with contractors for changes to the utility systems.
- Electronics Controls - Monitoring, adjustment, repair and troubleshooting of utility monitoring and control subsystems on the network, head-end and field equipment.
- Normal Power High Voltage Electrical Power Generation and distribution- Cogeneration Plant High Voltage Electrical (12,000 volts) Power Generation High pressure Natural Gas, Steam production High Voltage distribution: Protective relays, make load shed decisions in order to maintain electrical power to critical functions of the medical center, open and close substations, Oil Switches, Vacuum Breakers and paralleling Switchgear.
- Emergency Power Generation and distribution - switchboard control and synchronization, Transfer switches, prioritize load shedding, manual and bypass operation of all Control Systems, control and operate normal and backup fuel supply controls and pumping systems.
- Boiler Plant Steam Generation and distribution: Natural Gas, Diesel Fuel and heat recovery boilers, production, distribution and operation ensures adherence to pollution control requirements by operating the air and flame ratios to maintain required NOx levels.
- Monitors and reports deficiencies in the elevator system and is required to call in the Elevator Repair Company when needed for Elevator repairs or Elevator Entrapment.
- Notify and authorize overtime for Engineering employees and call in Emergency contract services. Notify Housekeeping, Safety, Hazmat, Radiation Safety, Research, City, County, State and Federal Agencies as necessary.
Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts; 24/7 coverage
Physical Requirements: Frequently lifts and carries weights of various loads above 50 pounds. Uses electrical, mechanical systems and forklifts to lift motors, pumps and other machinery overhead for replacement of repair. Extensive walking to inspect, troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment and take hourly readings, working on ladders and platforms, carrying equipment, parts and tools. All work is on a rotating shift basis, operators must be able to work all shifts 24/7/365, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Working Conditions: Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the job tasks including footwear. The Power plant is not heated or Air Conditioned, there is an extreme amount of noise, dangerously high temperatures from the Cogeneration plant, steam heat exchangers, exhaust manifolds, boilers and rotating equipment, very high levels of electrical voltage and current, potential sources of Carbon Monoxide and unburned gasses, potential water, Natural gas, refrigerant and fuel oil leaks, long periods of standing heavy lifting, dirt, dust, vapor, grease, dangerous chemicals, outdoor tasks under varying conditions, night time work in unlit areas working alone, asbestos environments in the interstitial, which requires wearing respirators and protective clothing and working alone in the intestinal spaces between floors after hours.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/27/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12639740.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.