Utilities Operations Assistant Supervisor

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•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. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical 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. 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 strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and 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 Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning 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 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 For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards Security Sensitive; Certified 3-Yr driving record required and criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing background check and driving record requirements. Purpose To assist in supervising operation of facilities in a chilling station and electrical generation environment. Responsible for direction of the efforts of semi-skilled, skilled, and journey-level operators in the operation of mechanical and electrical systems. Supervise operation in absence of supervisor.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
At least three years related experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical generation or chilling station facilities combined with some supervisory experience.
Transition to Management Certificate (or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office suite and other computer applications.
Comfortable in the use of data retrieval systems, process historians, and control system engineering pages.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

More than three years related experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical generation or chilling station facilities.
More than two years experience in a supervisory capacity.
Experience operating power plant/chilling station equipment and electrical systems via computer systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in the direction of the efforts of semi-skilled, skilled and journey-level craftsmen in the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
Assists in planning, supervising, assigning, scheduling, monitoring, training and evaluating the work of mechanics and operators.
Completes work orders using automated maintenance program systems.
Assists in after hour call outs.
Assists in supervising response to plant upset.
Supervises compliance with standards of workmanship and safety.
Prepares and submits reports.
Assists in the operation of industrial control computer systems.
Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies.
Ensures compliance with the safety program.
Assists in troubleshooting system problems, which could require following detailed operational and maintenance procedures and ready system blueprints.
Drive UT vehicle.
Maintain acceptable driving record required by UT Systems Policy UTS157.
Assists in monitoring the performance of personnel to achieve optimum safety, reliability, and efficiency in the operation of the facilities.
Keeps current on and recommends change to operating procedures, new equipment and related systems.
Assists in monitoring the collection, review, and approval of log sheets using a PDA system.
Assists in performing detailed inspections of operating equipment, personnel activities, and plant facilities as necessary.
Notes and addresses deficiencies in a timely manner.
Determines and recommends most effective method of making repairs.
Operates all portion of the plants to place equipment on and off-line and adjust energy loads as necessary.
Arranges for the procurement of materials or services.
Follows all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, takes required safety training, and identifies and reports safety hazards.
Performs work tasks in a safe manner, wears the proper personal protective equipment, and reports near misses and incidents.
Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Attends staff meetings, safety training and meetings.
Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses.
Performs the duties of supervisor in his absence.
Performs the duties of operators as necessary.
Required to carry University cell phone during work and on-call hrs.

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 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