Maintenance Mechanic Operator

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL

Job posting number: #7140505 (Ref:415642)

Posted: April 18, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Under general supervision of the Foreman, performs preventative maintenance, operational functions, & repairs to building systems; structures & utilities in strict accordance with established safety practices & procedures.  This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Our Facilities Division (FAC) has a great opportunity for an Off-Shift (Afternoon or Midnight shift Maintenance Mechanic I position. Under general supervision of the Foreman, safely and efficiently operate: chillers, cooling towers, pumps, steam system, air compressors and other utility plant equipment.

This is a utility building operator’s position that will be required to work off-shift with standard working hours consisting of 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Job Responsibilities

  • Monitor and record temperatures and pressures of equipment and building systems.
  • Maintain proper chilled water, hot water, process water temperatures and system pressures.
  • Maintain proper compressed air system pressure.
  • Start and stop centrifugal chillers and associated cooling towers.
  • Start and stop hydronic pumps.
  • Start and stop air compressor and dryer systems.
  • Perform chemical/water analysis on chilled water, cooling tower, hot water and steam condensate.
  • Calibrate water quality analyzers and chemical feeds.
  • Troubleshoot operating equipment problems, recommend corrective action and take action as directed.
  • Report operational problems to area maintenance foreman beyond ability to resolve.
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment and the facility and clean machinery spaces
  • Legibly record plant parameter readings in building area logs books.
  • Answer phone calls, pages and radio communications with on duty personnel and respond to requests and emergencies.
  • Keep area maintenance foreman informed of activities and area deficiencies.

 

Position Requirements

Two years of technical school training and 3+ years of experience, including computer literacy, or 5+ years professional experience in preventative maintenance systems. We expect you should possess a high degree of proficiency in the repair, calibration/adjustment diagnosis, defective component replacement, functional test performance, disassembly and overhauling of at least two major systems listed below:

  • HVAC systems
  • Steam systems
  • Electrical systems up to and including 480 volt
  • Building automation systems; Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Compressed air systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Emergency generators
  • Pumps
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Maintenance Mechanic I

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination.



Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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