Master Utilities Maintenance Technician

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

20h

About The Position

The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute is looking to hire a new Master Utilities Maintenance Technician. The Master Utilities Maintenance Technician will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment and machinery as needed. The selected candidate will take a leadership role in ensuring that mechanical maintenance is executed safely and efficiently and in such a manner as to restore or improve the reliability of the equipment being maintained.

Requirements

• High School or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years of related experience in the maintenance of equipment such as industrial power boilers, steam and/or gas turbine driven generators, or industrial or commercial chilling equipment.
• Forklift certification within 6 months of employment or when training next available through EH&S. Failure to successfully complete any of the TAMU training & development program for Master Utilities Maintenance Technicians may result in termination.
• Knowledge of mechanical diagnostic tools, which may include laser alignment and vibration data processors.
• Knowledge of root cause analyses methods.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
• Occasionally hand-carry light duty equipment.
• Must be able to ascend stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and be able to lift and/or move heavy weight objects.

Nice To Haves

• Welding Certification.
• ISA Certification Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on various equipment such as Cooling tower fans, tower pumps, all heat exchangers and LCW water pumps.
• Repair all water leaks in the Cyclotron and related equipment.
• Maintain cooling tower chemical balance.
• Maintain low conductivity water system chemical balance.
• Perform maintenance on building air compressors and hydraulic systems.
• Install and repair copper pipes up to 4 inches long with valve as needed.
• Make recommendations to avoid equipment failures.
• Provide directions to AT’s as needed.
• Assist in preparation of cost estimates on new project installations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED