Heavy Refrigeration Mechanic

Job Details

University of Delaware

Position Title: Heavy Refrigeration Mechanic*

Department: Facilities-BldgMnt&Op-HeatCool

Location: Newark

Schedule: M-F, 7AM - 3:30PM

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the inspection, preventive and applied maintenance, adjustment, and repair of components in refrigeration systems above 20-ton capacity. Employee is required to work on electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment, including high voltage. Must comply with proper disposal, recovery, recycling, and documentation of CFC’s and HCHC’s. Must follow all requirements, and be in compliance with the Clean Air Act of 1991.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs operational preventive maintenance and repairs of complete heavy refrigeration systems.
• Assists in establishing a schedule of preventive maintenance.
• Maintains equipment such as reciprocating, absorption, centrifugal, and screw devices both hermetic and open style units.
• Performs work on such components as strainers, condenser pumps, chill water pumps, flow measuring devices, valves, cooling towers, and related equipment;
• Installs and maintains new chilled water pumps and strainer.
• Maintains all components of underground chilled water distribution systems in all manholes and buildings.
• Performs replacement and maintenance work of cooling tower fans, shafts, bearings, mechanical seals, motors, nozzles and piping.
• Drains, cleans and winterizes cooling towers, prepares towers for startup in the spring.
• Reads and interprets sketches, diagrams, blueprints, and schematics for large tonnage refrigeration systems; studies drawings, OEM manuals, and wiring diagrams of chilled water control systems.
• Follows safety precautions to prevent harm to self, other persons, and the environment.
• Perform utility stakeouts of underground chilled water systems.
• Issues burning permits(aka hot work permits) for soldering and/or brazing.
• Communicates daily using a two-way radio and/or mobile device in order to update and respond to work-related routine and emergency information.;
• Uses computer to access e-mail, receive work instructions and other administrative information to include electronic payroll forms;..
• Performs related duties as assigned.