Utilities Station Operator I

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

114d • $55,000

About The Position

The Utilities Station Operator I position is part of the Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) department at The University of Texas at Austin. UEM provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services. The role involves skilled operation of equipment and machinery in a central utility plant environment, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of various systems. The position requires a commitment to safety, respect, integrity, reliability, teamwork, and excellence, contributing to a positive workplace culture and enhancing the student experience.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two years of experience in semi-skilled level operation and maintenance of electrical, industrial, or mechanical equipment.
• One year of experience operating large industrial compressors, gas turbines, fans, pumps, steam boilers, turbines or similar process plant equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a co-generation, utilities power plant, or chilling station environment.
• More than three years experience in semi-skilled level operation and maintenance of electrical, industrial, or mechanical equipment.
• More than three years experience operating gas and steam turbines.
• More than two years experience operating large industrial compressors, fans, boilers and pumps.
• More than two years experience with computer-based control systems.

Responsibilities

• Starts up, shuts down and adjusts chilling station and power plant systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas, informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies.
• Monitors equipment and maintenance records of equipment operational status, operates control computer systems.
• Helps train new personnel and may perform preventative or corrective maintenance.
• Keeps current on all changes to operating procedures, new equipment and related systems.
• Drives UT vehicle and maintains acceptable driving record as required.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED