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Utilities Station Operator I

The University of Texas at Austin
flexible benefit account, sick time, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan, employee discount
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Dec 15, 2024

Job Posting Title:

Utilities Station Operator I

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Hiring Department:

Utilities and Energy Management

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

GENERAL NOTES: Who We Are We are "the power behind UT."

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management andOptimization, Mechanical Distribution, Power Plant and Chilling Stations, and Support Services.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:

Safety:Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.

Respect:Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.

Integrity:Transparency, honesty, trust, and ethics in our work and our relationships.

Reliability:Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.

Teamwork:Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.

Excellence:Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We look forward to hearing from you!

Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.

Your skills will make a difference.

You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of FAS staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

  • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
  • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
  • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
  • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
  • Tuition assistance
  • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
  • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
  • Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
  • For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

Security sensitive; Certified three-year driving record and criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing background check requirements. Rotating 12 Hour shift includes working weekends and holidays. May be required to report to Pickle Research Campus.

Purpose

To perform semi-skilled operation of equipment and machinery in a central utility plant environment.

Responsibilities
  • Monitors equipment and maintenance records of equipment operational status. Operates control computer systems. Performs detailed inspections of operating equipment for proper operation.
  • Starts up, shuts down and adjusts chilling station and power plant systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures. Accuracy required in all phases of work performed.
  • Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas. Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies. Identifies and reports safety hazards, and corrects as necessary. May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Helps train new personnel. May perform preventative or corrective maintenance. May be required to operate or ride in a personal lift. May be required to utilize scaffolding, to access plant equipment.
  • Keeps current on all changes to operating procedures, new equipment and related systems. Drive UT vehicle. Maintain acceptable driving record as required in accordance with UT System Policy UTS157. Required to carry University issued cell phone during work and on-call hours.
Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Two years of experience in semi-skilled level operation and maintenance of electrical, industrial, or mechanical equipment. This includes one year of experience operating large industrial compressors, gas turbines, fans, pumps, steam boilers, turbines or similar process plant equipment. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a co-generation, utilities power plant, or chilling station environment. More than three years experience in semi-skilled level operation and maintenance of electrical, industrial, or mechanical equipment. More than three years experience operating gas and steam turbines. More than two years experience operating large industrial compressors, fans, boilers and pumps. More than two years experience with computer-based control systems.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$55,000

Working Conditions Environmental Demands:
  • Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
  • May work in all weather conditions
  • May work in extreme temperatures
  • May work around chemical fumes
  • May work around standard office conditions
  • May work around biohazards
  • May work around chemicals
  • May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Physical Tasks:
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity
  • Climbing of stairs
  • Climbing of ladders
  • Lifting and moving
Additional Working Conditions:
  • May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • May be required to operate job related equipment.
  • Participate in on-call program.
Work Shift
  • Rotating 12 Hours Shift Schedule, 6:00 AM/PM & 6:00 PM/AM
Required Materials
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
  • E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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