Utility Plant Operator

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University is seeking Utility Plant Operators at various levels of experience to join the Utilities & Energy Services department. This department is dedicated to being a world-class leader in the production, delivery, and management of utilities and energy services, while stewarding university resources and the environment. The position involves operating utility plant and satellite plant heating and cooling systems. Multiple openings are available. The recruitment process includes screening, interviews, and reference checks to determine the best fit for the positions. This role operates on a 12-hour schedule with a 7-day rotating shift cycle, including seven consecutive days off between rotations. The position is located in College Station, TX, and remote work is not available.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent.
• Senior Utility Plant Operator: 5 years of utility plant operation or equivalent process control experience.
• Utility Plant Operator: 3 years of utility plant operation or equivalent process control experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.
• All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operating the utility plant and satellite plant heating and cooling systems.
• Operating the utility plant and satellite plant heating and cooling systems on an advanced level (for Senior Utility Plant Operator).
• May drive a University vehicle.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED