Power Plant Operator II, Texas Behavioral Health Center (12PM-6PM Wed and 6AM-6PM Thu-Sat)

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas. The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center. When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines. As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! Texas Behavioral Health Center is actively seeking an experienced Power Plant Operator II to support daily operation and maintenance of central plant equipment. This role performs journey‑level work with minimal supervision, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, water treatment systems, and building automation systems. We are looking for someone with a minimum of three (3) years of paid work experience in Thermal, Power, Physical plant operations maintaining chillers, boilers, water treatment and BAS; technically skilled, safety‑focused, and proactive, with the ability to work independently, solve problems quickly, and maintain reliable plant operations in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of paid work experience in Thermal, Power, Physical plant operations maintaining chillers, boilers, water treatment and BAS
Technically skilled
Safety-focused
Proactive
Ability to work independently
Ability to solve problems quickly
Ability to maintain reliable plant operations in a fast-paced environment
High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of certified operator program and experience in university physical plant environment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of certified operator program and experience in university physical plant environment.

Responsibilities

Starts up, shuts down, and adjusts power plant and/or chilling station equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.
Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.
Monitors equipment and maintains records of equipment operational status.
Modifies and changes graphics as systems change and are upgraded.
Operates control computer systems.
Recognize and identifies issues, troubleshoots and analyzes problems based on equipment operation records.
Performs detailed inspections of operating equipment for proper operation.
Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies.
Identifies and reports safety hazards and equipment malfunctions.
Supervises support staff as needed.
Attends meetings and training courses.
Trains new personnel as required.
May perform preventative or corrective maintenance tasks to operation of mechanical or electrical systems.
May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems.
Able to work with contractors on projects and other maintenance activities in the plant.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
On-site childcare
Wage, merit increases