Chiller Operator
Core
Operate and maintain central chilled water plants, steam equipment, and HVAC systems to ensure continuous facility operations and occupant comfort.
Role type
Skilled trade operator (chilled water generation and distribution)
Builds
Continuous plant operations and efficient thermal systems performance
Domain
Facilities management / HVAC / Chilled water systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chilled water system operation, Steam system maintenance, Water treatment management, Preventive maintenance, Troubleshooting, Reading technical plans and manuals, Computer-based plant control systems operation, Heavy lifting and equipment transport, Working in confined spaces and at heights
Preferred skills
Refrigeration Technician license, EPA CFC certification, Massachusetts First-Class Fireman's License, Valid driver's license, DOT physical clearance
Technologies
Computer-based plant control systems, Water treatment chemical systems
Responsibilities
Operate central chilled water plant under varying load conditions, Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment, Maintain chemical treatment programs, Take critical plant readings (pressures, temperatures, flows), Complete daily logs and reports, Clean and maintain plant and boiler facilities, Operate miscellaneous plant equipment including compressed air systems
