Shophound
10-27-2006, 05:45 PM
My employer, the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, TX has advertised for a central plant operator opportunity on HVAC-Talk previously. This position is still available. I will post contact info shortly.
We have specifically been looking for someone already experienced and employed in central plant operations to fill the position, but that has yet to occur. We have received several resumes to date from individuals in the residential/light commercial sector, possibly hoping to cross over into the high tonnage end.
I'm now getting word my employer may entertain a candidate who has a few years in the commercial HVAC field who may be looking to grow into a central plant operator position. A link to the job description/qualifications will be posted below. For an in-house position it's a great opportunity.
Equipment wise, the opportunity exists to learn operation, maintenance, and repairs to 220 ton centrifugal chillers, 125 horsepower high pressure boilers, steam to steam humidification, Johnson Controls Metasys (extended architecture upgraded), building automation system, reverse osmosis water treatment, cold storage systems for photography preservation requiring precise temperature and humidity control, variable air volume (VAV) boxes of about any configuration made (cooling only, hot deck/cold deck, parallel fan, series fan, etc.), 100 horsepower on our largest air handler, ice machines and drinking fountain chillers, etc.
Technically speaking, a museum requires high indoor air quality, which involves close monitoring and control of temperature and humidity levels in the gallery and storage spaces to place the least amount of deteriorating stress on the collection. My knowledge and application of psychrometrics has greatly increased as a result. The equipment in place to maintain these tight parameters is not cheesy stuff; most of the air handlers have several banks of filtration, including a row of carbon filters for nuking volatile organic compounds and other harmful elements from the airstream. The steam to steam humidifiers use reverse osmosis treated water so no waterborne contaminants enter the airstream. Steam to these humidifiers is modulated by the Metasys system to maintain proper humidity levels in the galleries and work spaces. Cold storage vaults use desiccant wheel dehumidification and have a stand-alone chiller. And it goes on...
The working environment is one of the best I've known. As I've said earlier, you're treated as a professional by your coworkers, and the atmosphere is like a college campus. The work is steady, year round work; the central plant is never shut down nor is the equipment in the building, so there are no seasonal layoff issues to be had.
The benefits package is very good.
* 1 sick day per month for the first two years. Also first two years, 1 vacation day per month. After 2 years it's 10 hrs per month (15 days/year); after 5 years its 18 days per year and after 10 years it's 20 days per year.
* After 2 years health insurance for family is paid; your part is only $50.00 per month, regardless of one kid or ten.
* Matching 5% salary contributions to TIAA/CREF.
* 12 holiday days/year
* Work boots provided free; 1 pair per year (whatever kind you want)
* Nice holiday party. All dinner and drinks on the house, door prizes like $250.00 to Home Depot
* Paid training such as Johnson Controls courses and dues for RSES or other professional trade organizations.
* Uniform shirts and pants provided
* Covered parking for $14 mo. at UNTHSC campus (optional)
* Optiional membership in Fort Worth City Credit Union, UNTHSC fitness center ($20 mo. last time I checked)
The candidate we're looking for won't mind occasional hard physical tasks or being on-call, is honest and reliable, is eager to learn, likes teamwork, wants to grow, and understands the importance of our work. There is a post-offer drug screen and physical.
If you're interested, fax a resume to:
Kathy Goodale - HR Manager
Amon Carter Museum
Fort Worth, TX
Fax: 817.989.5149
Position is open until filled.
Job description at:
http://www.cartermuseum.org/about/employment
I am a regular here at HVAC Talk so if you have any questions, I can answer them here online or at:
cameront AT cartermuseum DOT org
[Edited by shophound on 10-27-2006 at 06:11 PM]
We have specifically been looking for someone already experienced and employed in central plant operations to fill the position, but that has yet to occur. We have received several resumes to date from individuals in the residential/light commercial sector, possibly hoping to cross over into the high tonnage end.
I'm now getting word my employer may entertain a candidate who has a few years in the commercial HVAC field who may be looking to grow into a central plant operator position. A link to the job description/qualifications will be posted below. For an in-house position it's a great opportunity.
Equipment wise, the opportunity exists to learn operation, maintenance, and repairs to 220 ton centrifugal chillers, 125 horsepower high pressure boilers, steam to steam humidification, Johnson Controls Metasys (extended architecture upgraded), building automation system, reverse osmosis water treatment, cold storage systems for photography preservation requiring precise temperature and humidity control, variable air volume (VAV) boxes of about any configuration made (cooling only, hot deck/cold deck, parallel fan, series fan, etc.), 100 horsepower on our largest air handler, ice machines and drinking fountain chillers, etc.
Technically speaking, a museum requires high indoor air quality, which involves close monitoring and control of temperature and humidity levels in the gallery and storage spaces to place the least amount of deteriorating stress on the collection. My knowledge and application of psychrometrics has greatly increased as a result. The equipment in place to maintain these tight parameters is not cheesy stuff; most of the air handlers have several banks of filtration, including a row of carbon filters for nuking volatile organic compounds and other harmful elements from the airstream. The steam to steam humidifiers use reverse osmosis treated water so no waterborne contaminants enter the airstream. Steam to these humidifiers is modulated by the Metasys system to maintain proper humidity levels in the galleries and work spaces. Cold storage vaults use desiccant wheel dehumidification and have a stand-alone chiller. And it goes on...
The working environment is one of the best I've known. As I've said earlier, you're treated as a professional by your coworkers, and the atmosphere is like a college campus. The work is steady, year round work; the central plant is never shut down nor is the equipment in the building, so there are no seasonal layoff issues to be had.
The benefits package is very good.
* 1 sick day per month for the first two years. Also first two years, 1 vacation day per month. After 2 years it's 10 hrs per month (15 days/year); after 5 years its 18 days per year and after 10 years it's 20 days per year.
* After 2 years health insurance for family is paid; your part is only $50.00 per month, regardless of one kid or ten.
* Matching 5% salary contributions to TIAA/CREF.
* 12 holiday days/year
* Work boots provided free; 1 pair per year (whatever kind you want)
* Nice holiday party. All dinner and drinks on the house, door prizes like $250.00 to Home Depot
* Paid training such as Johnson Controls courses and dues for RSES or other professional trade organizations.
* Uniform shirts and pants provided
* Covered parking for $14 mo. at UNTHSC campus (optional)
* Optiional membership in Fort Worth City Credit Union, UNTHSC fitness center ($20 mo. last time I checked)
The candidate we're looking for won't mind occasional hard physical tasks or being on-call, is honest and reliable, is eager to learn, likes teamwork, wants to grow, and understands the importance of our work. There is a post-offer drug screen and physical.
If you're interested, fax a resume to:
Kathy Goodale - HR Manager
Amon Carter Museum
Fort Worth, TX
Fax: 817.989.5149
Position is open until filled.
Job description at:
http://www.cartermuseum.org/about/employment
I am a regular here at HVAC Talk so if you have any questions, I can answer them here online or at:
cameront AT cartermuseum DOT org
[Edited by shophound on 10-27-2006 at 06:11 PM]