Power Systems Electrician

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 (UT Austin). We have more than 190 employees in five divisions: Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Strategic Programs; Mechanical Distribution, Operations, and Support Services. 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. You will 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 University students, faculty, and staff, thereby enhancing the experience of being a member of one of the premier institutions in the world. 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. To perform journey-level installation, retrofit, repair, and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems in an electrical generation and chill water production environment. Responsible for providing journey-level craftsmanship in the installation, retrofit, repair and maintenance of circuit breakers, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC/DCS systems, UPS systems, ATS's, lighting and other electrical, instrumentation and controls related items.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
At least five years of related journey-level experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation and control systems for mechanical, electrical and industrial equipment.
Have a current Texas journeyman electrician license
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

More than five years related journey-level experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation and control systems for mechanical, electrical and industrial equipment in a power and chill water production environment.
Have a current Texas master electrician license

Responsibilities

Install, retrofit, repair and modify circuit breakers, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC/DCS systems, UPS systems, ATS's, lighting and other electrical, instrumentation and controls related items in a power and chill water production environment. Accuracy required in all phases of work. May be required to report to work at either Pickle Research Campus or Main Campus.
Perform preventative or corrective maintenance tasks on low and medium voltage circuit breakers, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC/DCS systems, UPS systems, ATS's, lighting and other electrical, instrumentation and controls related items in a power and chill water production environment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Performs detailed periodic inspections of circuit breakers, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC/DCS systems, UPS systems, ATS's, lighting and other electrical, instrumentation and controls related items in a power and chill water production environment. Identifies and reports safety hazards, and corrects as necessary. Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas.
Ability to work on medium voltage equipment i.e. 4160 V and 12 kV, and perform Power Plant and Chilling Station switchgear maintenance and troubleshooting. Works around hazardous materials and in high temperature and loud environments. Keeps current on all changes to operating and maintenance procedures, new equipment and related systems. Maintains records of equipment repair, and maintains inventory of spare parts and other materials.
Works in conjunction with other trades or craft personnel in support of systems within a power and chill water production environment, utility tunnels, and campus buildings. Complies with standards of workmanship and safety. May perform elevated work, including utilizing scaffolding and personnel lifts. May work in confined spaces, including boilers, tunnels, and man-holes.
Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Work effectively from a remote office or on campus. Drive university vehicle or cart. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4. Perform other related functions as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned. Attends staff meetings. Attends safety training or meetings. Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses. Completion of Job Position training certification required within 18 months of start date. Carries provided cell phone and participates in rotating on-call program.

Benefits

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 8% 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 access to all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.