Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Sr Energy Plant Ops and Maint Tech
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000
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Job Overview Under the general direction of the Energy Plant Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, the Senior Energy Plant O&M Technician monitors, operates, inspects, maintains and repairs the Energy & Utilities Services Thermal Energy production, distribution and ancillary systems to ensure continued supply of utility services to users. The technician operates computer control consoles to monitor and control utilities system set points for Airport facilities and assists in the supervision, training and inspection of the work of the Energy Plant Operations/Maintenance Technician while on assigned shift.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for safe operation and reliability of Energy & Utilities Services Systems while on shift. Monitors district‑cooling centrifugal chillers and related systems, district‑heating steam boilers, potable water pump stations, reclaimed water pump station, sanitary sewer lift stations, stormwater pretreatment plant, source isolation deicing systems, and electrical distribution systems up to 25kV.
Maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, valves, compressors, boilers, chillers, motors, and other components.
Assists in performing repair and maintenance of industrial‑size electrical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, welding, pipefitting and millwright work as appropriate.
May lead work crews for repair and maintenance projects involving incumbent’s area of expertise and act as trainer for other personnel.
Starts up, operates and shuts down mechanical and distribution systems such as gas/oil fired steam boilers, centrifugal compressor chillers, motors, generators, pumps, switchgear, and computer peripheral equipment.
Surveys operation of all central utilities systems, determines cause and effect of defects/malfunctions, initiates corrective action, and notifies supervisors or employees when malfunctions or outages occur.
During absence of supervisory personnel, exercises responsibility to make decisive and judgmental decisions.
Authorizes changes in energy plant and other utility system configurations in support of maintenance, lock‑out/tag‑out and casualty restoration.
Maintains documentation on adjustments and corrective actions for defective and malfunctioning plant equipment.
Responds appropriately to customer complaints of system failure or malfunction.
Analyzes boiler feed water, condensate water, condenser water, chilled and hot water systems and compiles operational data for management review.
Assists with training and overseeing the work of the Energy Plant Operations/Maintenance Technician while on assigned shift.
Performs duties to maintain appearance of the energy plant, tunnels, equipment, and systems as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent.
Four (4) years of industrial power plant operations, maintenance, or related field experience involving high‑pressure boilers, electrical generators and/or distribution systems, industrial chilled water/HVAC systems, and/or chemical water treatment and purification systems; or
Formal training in one of the following industrial trades: Electrical systems, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, pipefitting, or millwright work.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
Certified in 3rd Class Stationary Engineering License or ability to obtain it within one year from date of hire.
Certified in Wastewater Operator Class D or ability to obtain it within one year from date of hire.
Certified in Water System Operator Class D or ability to obtain it within one year from date of hire.
Certified in universal refrigeration from an EPA approved trainer or ability to obtain it within one year from date of hire.
Must pass a medical physical examination.
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.
Special Requirements
Must obtain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge in accordance with TSA requirements within 30 days of employment and maintain qualification for badge renewal.
Designated safety sensitive position: applicants must pass a drug test prior to employment and submit to drug screening on a random basis during employment.
Designated Essential Employee position: attendance required to maintain airport operations during emergencies or inclement weather.
Must successfully complete Energy Plant Operator Training Program within six (6) months from date of hire.
About Us Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the most successful airports in the world. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence, and talented employees. Our success is made possible by diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connecting our community to the world.
Bring your talents to DFW, live and work with purpose.
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Sr Energy Plant Ops and Maint Tech
role at
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Job Overview Under the general direction of the Energy Plant Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, the Senior Energy Plant O&M Technician monitors, operates, inspects, maintains and repairs the Energy & Utilities Services Thermal Energy production, distribution and ancillary systems to ensure continued supply of utility services to users. The technician operates computer control consoles to monitor and control utilities system set points for Airport facilities and assists in the supervision, training and inspection of the work of the Energy Plant Operations/Maintenance Technician while on assigned shift.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for safe operation and reliability of Energy & Utilities Services Systems while on shift. Monitors district‑cooling centrifugal chillers and related systems, district‑heating steam boilers, potable water pump stations, reclaimed water pump station, sanitary sewer lift stations, stormwater pretreatment plant, source isolation deicing systems, and electrical distribution systems up to 25kV.
Maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, valves, compressors, boilers, chillers, motors, and other components.
Assists in performing repair and maintenance of industrial‑size electrical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, welding, pipefitting and millwright work as appropriate.
May lead work crews for repair and maintenance projects involving incumbent’s area of expertise and act as trainer for other personnel.
Starts up, operates and shuts down mechanical and distribution systems such as gas/oil fired steam boilers, centrifugal compressor chillers, motors, generators, pumps, switchgear, and computer peripheral equipment.
Surveys operation of all central utilities systems, determines cause and effect of defects/malfunctions, initiates corrective action, and notifies supervisors or employees when malfunctions or outages occur.
During absence of supervisory personnel, exercises responsibility to make decisive and judgmental decisions.
Authorizes changes in energy plant and other utility system configurations in support of maintenance, lock‑out/tag‑out and casualty restoration.
Maintains documentation on adjustments and corrective actions for defective and malfunctioning plant equipment.
Responds appropriately to customer complaints of system failure or malfunction.
Analyzes boiler feed water, condensate water, condenser water, chilled and hot water systems and compiles operational data for management review.
Assists with training and overseeing the work of the Energy Plant Operations/Maintenance Technician while on assigned shift.
Performs duties to maintain appearance of the energy plant, tunnels, equipment, and systems as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent.
Four (4) years of industrial power plant operations, maintenance, or related field experience involving high‑pressure boilers, electrical generators and/or distribution systems, industrial chilled water/HVAC systems, and/or chemical water treatment and purification systems; or
Formal training in one of the following industrial trades: Electrical systems, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, pipefitting, or millwright work.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
Certified in 3rd Class Stationary Engineering License or ability to obtain it within one year from date of hire.
Certified in Wastewater Operator Class D or ability to obtain it within one year from date of hire.
Certified in Water System Operator Class D or ability to obtain it within one year from date of hire.
Certified in universal refrigeration from an EPA approved trainer or ability to obtain it within one year from date of hire.
Must pass a medical physical examination.
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.
Special Requirements
Must obtain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge in accordance with TSA requirements within 30 days of employment and maintain qualification for badge renewal.
Designated safety sensitive position: applicants must pass a drug test prior to employment and submit to drug screening on a random basis during employment.
Designated Essential Employee position: attendance required to maintain airport operations during emergencies or inclement weather.
Must successfully complete Energy Plant Operator Training Program within six (6) months from date of hire.
About Us Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the most successful airports in the world. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence, and talented employees. Our success is made possible by diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connecting our community to the world.
Bring your talents to DFW, live and work with purpose.
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