MAJOR SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR-CHILLED WATER MAINTENANCE
Reference: T238093
The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general
content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an
exhaustive statement of duties.
Job Summary
To supervise the maintenance, repair, and reliability of UAB's chilled water
plants, equipment, and associated mechanical, electrical, and control systems
to support safe and uninterrupted utility operations. To provide technical
leadership, personnel management, and 24/7 maintenance oversight while
directing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment
rebuilds, and system repairs.
To serve as the subject matter expert for chilled water maintenance by
coordinating maintenance activities, supporting decentralized chilled water
systems, and collaborating with operations to plan outages, repairs, and
system restoration.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS TO INCLUDE:
Leads preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for chilled water
plants, decentralized chillers and associated mechanical, electrical, and
control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Supervises Chiller Mechanics, Central Plant Repairers, and Instrument and
Control Technicians by assigning work, managing schedules, evaluating
performance, and providing training, mentoring, and technical leadership.
Plans, prioritizes, and manages maintenance activities through the
Computerized
Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including work orders,
inspections, labor coordination, documentation, and maintenance reporting.
Oversees the troubleshooting, repair, rebuild, replacement, and
installation of chilled water production equipment, electrical systems,
instrumentation, controls, and related infrastructure supporting central
and decentralized chilled water systems.
Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, university policies,
environmental requirements, and EH&S standards while enforcing safe work
practices, including Lock-
Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, lifting, rigging,
and contractor safety.
Maintains maintenance records, equipment histories, refrigerant
documentation, payroll inputs, procurement support, performance metrics,
and resource planning to support effective maintenance operations.
Coordinates maintenance activities with operations, campus departments,
contractors, and project teams for planned outages, equipment
replacements, commissioning, infrastructure upgrades, and system
restoration.
Evaluates equipment performance, maintenance practices, and emerging
technologies while leading root cause analyses and continuous improvement
initiatives to improve reliability and lifecycle performance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Demonstrated knowledge of chilled water plants and equipment, including
refrigeration systems, cooling towers, pumps, motors, piping, valves, heat
exchangers, and associated mechanical systems.
Working knowledge of electrical distribution, motor controls,
instrumentation, direct digital controls (DDC), pneumatic controls, PLC-
based systems, and the responsibilities of maintenance and instrumentation
personnel supporting chilled water operations
Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, control
sequences, specifications, and manufacturer documentation to diagnose
problems and support maintenance activities
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to evaluate
equipment failures, lead root cause analyses, prioritize repair
strategies, and make sound maintenance decisions under pressure
Knowledge of EH&S requirements and safe work practices, including Lock-
Out/Tag-Out (LOTO),
Confined Space Entry, emergency response procedures, and 5S principles
Proficiency in CMMS, Building Automation Systems (BAS), maintenance
software, Microsoft Office, and diagnostic and precision testing
instruments used to support maintenance planning, documentation, and
reporting
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the
ability to supervise personnel, coordinate maintenance activities across
multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and ensure quality,
safety, and timely completion of work
Starting Annual Rate: $63,875 - $103,800 (Commensurate with experience and
qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
and four (4) years of relevant experience required; or an associate's degree
in a related field and six (6) years of relevant experience; or completion
of an accredited technical or vocational program in a related field and seven
(7) years of relevant experience. Work experience may substitute for the
education requirement.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:
Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive
vehicles in performance of University business. Current underwriting
guidelines include possession a valid driver's license, issued in the United
States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience;
maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Type II or Universal) preferred
OSHA 30-hour Certification or equivalent safety training preferred
PERSONAL:
Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of
mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of
this position to include:
Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
Perform tasks requiring climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crawling,
kneeling, pulling and/or pushing, and extensive walking significant
distances between and within buildings on campus.
Working in the rain and in unfavorable weather conditions, hot, cold, wet,
etc.
Working in confined spaces
Working within extreme temperature ranges
Incomplete job profiles will not be processed. Please be certain to
showcase depth and breadth of experience, as it relates to the needs of
this job announcement.
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https:// www. uab.edu/facilities/.
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