This position is located within the Maintenance and Operations Section, Engineering Service. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership in the Energy Plant at one of the two separate divisions of the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA.

Duties

Duties include but not limited to: Perform as a journeyman Air Conditioning Equipment Operator performing tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of heating and cooling plant equipment serving a large medical center. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance and maintains records of scheduled operations. Perform minor repairs on three gas/oil fired steam boilers, three boiler feedwater pumps, two condensate transfer pumps and associated equipment. Perform minor repairs on centrifugal water chillers, induced draft cooling towers, chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps, and associated equipment. Perform starts stops and regulates the chillers, boilers, and associated equipment as load demands. Knowledge of the function and purpose of all equipment in the systems operated. Knowledge of the theories, practices and techniques for the operation of steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, air compressors, electrical distribution systems, energy management system and associated equipment. Ability to apply this knowledge and skills in the operating and repairing of steam boilers, centrifugal chillers and associated equipment with a minimum of guidance from the supervisor. Ability to use items such as flue gas analyzer, volt-ohm-meter, and ammeter to test equipment. Ability to use various power and hand tools in the repair of equipment, i.e., drill motors and presses, portable and bench grinders, pipe threading machines and metal band saws. Ability to detect malfunctions in equipment, locate and troubleshoot the problem. Assists mechanics in the major repair of equipment or in the off-season overhaul or maintenance of equipment. Performs minor repairs, such as replacing mechanical seals, bearings, valves, pipe fittings, and motors. In addition, repair of insulation, repacking valves, and piping if required. Work Schedule: Compressed rotating shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Operator Leader/PD111010 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Regular walking tours of the plant to conduct inspections of equipment which include some lifting, kneeling, standing, climbing, and stooping. Repairs occasionally require working in awkward and cramped positions and lifting to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Most work is done inside with occasional exposure to surrounding temperature more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, chemicals used in water treatment, steam in excess of 300 degrees Fahrenheit and loud noise. The use of protective clothing or gear, such as rubber aprons, hard toed boots, hearing protection, safety goggles, gloves, or face shields, are frequently required. The work is usually performed in a well-lighted, ventilated space. Outside work is performed in good weather except for emergency situations. There is some hazard of electric shock and burn while testing or repairing electrical or electronic circuits. The incumbent may be assigned to either the Uptown or Downtown Division as needed.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center One Freedom Way Augusta, GA 30901 US
• Name: Deborah Niebauer
• Phone: 228-523-5000 X40010
• Email: [email protected]