Utility Plant Operator

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

8d • $30 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University is seeking Utility Plant Operators at various experience levels to operate and maintain utility plant and satellite plant heating and cooling systems. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient production and delivery of utilities and energy services for the university. The position is located in College Station, TX, and operates on a 12-hour rotating shift cycle.

Requirements

• Requires high school or equivalent & 5 years of utility plant operation experience (for Senior Utility Plant Operator)
• Requires high school or equivalent & 3 years of utility plant operation experience (for Utility Plant Operator)
• May drive University vehicle
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate steam boiler, high pressure pumping units, vacuum pumps, chilled water systems, boiler feed pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to observe and operate controls on cooling and water towers.
• Ability to assist in the operation of water heating and chilling systems.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and repair equipment.
• Security-sensitive position requiring a criminal history investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Multiple openings available for various levels of experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates steam boiler, high pressure pumping units, vacuum pumps, chilled water systems, boiler feed pumps, and auxiliary equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Assists in observation of switchboard for electrical load changes.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs equipment.
• Observes and operates controls on cooling and water towers.
• Assists in the operation of water heating and chilling systems.

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
• 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