Chilled Water Systems Tech I

What You Can Expect

As a Chilled Water Systems Tech I at the University of Iowa, you will support the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of chilled water production equipment that serves campus facilities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining reliable cooling systems that support academic buildings, research laboratories, and healthcare facilities. Daily work is primarily mechanical and hands on, focused on maintaining equipment reliability and plant performance. You will work alongside experienced operators and maintenance personnel to ensure equipment performance, system reliability, and safe plant operations.

ENGIE at the University of Iowa employs more than 100 energy professionals across the trades, technical specialties, engineering, management, and support functions. Our team operates and maintains the utility production and distribution systems that power the campus, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, sustainability, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will perform preventive maintenance and general mechanical repairs including air handler maintenance, filter and belt changes, greasing components, pump alignments, pump maintenance, bearing and oil changes, and other essential plant mechanical tasks

Reporting to the Chilled Water Plant Supervisor, your roles and responsibilities include:

• Assist with Operating, and maintaining turbines, centrifugal chillers, pumps, electric motors, tower fans, and related equipment
• Assists in the installation and repair of pressure piping for compressed air, water, steam, domestic water, condenser water, chilled water, and condensate
• Assist with the general maintenance of equipment such as chiller tube bundles, heat exchangers, tower fans, gearboxes, driveshafts, pumps, valves, air compressors, and all other plant related equipment. Utilize hoisting and rigging tools to move heavy equipment as necessary
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and pneumatic control systems
• Use proper techniques while using power and hand tools
• Carries out other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with any combination of education or experience involving machinery, equipment, and control systems related to a utility plant totaling a minimum of two (2) years of direct maintenance and repair experience
• After six (6) months, demonstrate ability to determine when adjustments and repairs are necessary according to load requirements and or equipment problems
• Ability to obtain Universal CFC certification within one (1) year of hire
• After three (3) months, demonstrate the ability to operate the plant control system and building interface control system across first, second, and third shifts
• Ability to perform mathematical computations

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksiteon a daily basis
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements and willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record; operation of company owned vehicles is required
• Ability to communicate effectively, written, verbally, and digitally using a company provided computer working with standard software applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communication
• Capable of frequently standing, walking, balancing, sitting, climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, and the like as required), kneeling, pushing, pulling, and capable of lifting up to 75lbs
• Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
• Must be physically capable of entering and working in a confined space (crawl spaces, shafts, small enclosed areas, pipes and the like) as required
• Must be physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
• This position consists of 35% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Hourly Range: $22.11 - $33.89 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university's Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.