Metering Technician I

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) at The University of Texas at Austin provides reliable, cost-effective utility services, including electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, and emergency power. The Metering Technician I performs skilled technical work involving installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of utility metering systems and applications. The role supports reliable metering operations, accurate utility data, data reporting, and resource optimization, working with metering technicians, UEM divisions, and IT teams. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role may require work at the PRC campus and extended shifts, including after-hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. The technician may work remotely or on campus, drive a university vehicle or cart, and must carry a university cell phone.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related technical field.
• One year of work experience with utility metering systems.
• Knowledge of power plant and chilling station metering infrastructure and utility processes.
• Familiarity with OPC-UA and data gateways.
• Texas Class C driver's license; the selected applicant must provide a current three-year driving record from their state of residence. A Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident if not already a Texas resident.
• Experience using desktop computing systems, multi-line telephones, turbines, boilers, and related equipment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• Boot camps related to utilities and energy management systems, data acquisition, web programming, machine learning, PLC programming, or industrial communication protocols.
• Five years of work experience in a combination of Allen Bradley-Rockwell, Emerson Ovation, GE Versamax, Red Lion, IA-Ignition, IA-Perspective, Kepware OPC, Modbus, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, HeidiSQL, HTML5, CSS, Python, JavaScript, Node, Ruby, MQTT, APIs, FTP, AWS S3, Bitbucket, Jira, Windows Server, Linux, VMWare, or Cisco IOS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with metering technicians and cross-functional teams to resolve metering issues, support system reliability, maintain accurate utility data, share knowledge, provide technical guidance, communicate effectively, and support operational objectives and project deadlines.
• Operate and maintain metering systems to ensure accurate and reliable performance.
• Troubleshoot metering infrastructure and instrumentation issues in the field; support development of UT Works work orders for repairs or adjustments; and coordinate with IT departments to create and track FACNET-related tickets.
• Support programming, configuration, and maintenance of UEM metering systems, ensuring meters meet UEM Metering Program specifications and troubleshooting software issues.
• Design, develop, and maintain data-driven applications using common web languages and cloud infrastructure.
• Use APIs and common query methods to obtain or augment databases for analysis and utility billing.
• Evaluate metering system performance and implement technology integration and innovation strategies.
• Monitor and respond to system anomalies to help prevent service disruptions; analyze metering data to identify trends, anomalies, and resource-optimization opportunities.
• Support data reporting by ensuring metering data is accurate, timely, and aligned with UEM Metering Program needs.
• Follow university and UEM safety policies and procedures, complete required safety training, identify and report hazards, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents.
• Abide by UEM core values of Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Work effectively from a remote office or on campus; drive a university vehicle or cart and maintain an acceptable driver rating.
• Attend staff, safety, and training meetings and plant operations and maintenance training courses; complete required UEM training certifications.
• Carry a university cell phone during work and perform other assigned functions.

Benefits

• Health benefits with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
• Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined-benefit retirement plan with employer matching funds.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
• Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums with a staff ID card.
• Free rides on UT shuttles and Austin CapMetro buses with a staff ID card.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree