Welder II

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Five years of related journey level experience in welding or completion of formal certification welding program.
Required certification: Employment is contingent on demonstrating the ability to produce sound welds by passing welder performance qualification tests in accordance with the requirements of ASME pressure containment and AWS structural codes as specified by the hiring department.
Welders must also physically demonstrate that they have retained the skills necessary to continue with.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.
Security Sensitive; 3-Yr driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate.
Applicant required to successfully complete testing to lift/carry 78 lbs, pull 125 lbs, lift 2-45 lbs weights up a ladder, kneeling work in confined spaces, and other tasks.
Class "C" operator's driver's license.
Applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.
If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial or university physical plant environment.
Experience with welding power piping and tubes in power boilers.
Experience with repairing rotating equipment.
Experience operating cranes, forklifts and personnel lifts.
Accuracy in all phases of work performed.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, occupational.

Responsibilities

Assists plant mechanics in the installation and repair of power plant and chilling station equipment.
Works in conjunction with trades or utility personnel.
Maintains shop areas, work sites, equipment and tools in a safe and orderly fashion.
Identifies, reports, and corrects safety hazards.
Perform confined space entries.
Perform elevated work and operate cranes, personnel lifts, and forklifts.
Complies with high standards of workmanship and safety.
Accuracy required in all phases of work performed.
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Performs preventative and breakdown maintenance on welding shop equipment and tools, ensuring that they are accounted for, properly serviced, and are free from abuse and neglect.
Inspect, erect, utilize, and break down scaffolding in support of plant maintenance and operational duties.
Clean up work areas and plant areas as required.
May report to the PRC Campus.
Lays out, cuts, fits, and installs various metal types (ferrous and non-ferrous) and assembles structural, pressure containment and piping fitting.
Assists plant mechanics in the installation and repair of power plant and chilling station equipment.
Estimates material and labor requirements and orders or procures materials.
Follows all safety guidelines pertaining to the equipment, vehicles.
Reads and understands engineering and fabrication drawings, welding procedures, and procedure qualification records.
Installs and repairs piping and equipment in accordance with drawings, ASME, AWS, and other appropriate codes.
May be required to wear a supplied air or purifying air respirator.
Responsible for performing certified welding in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) pressure containment welding codes and the American Welding.
Perform other related functions as assigned.
Attends staff, safety meetings, plant operation and maintenance training courses.
Trains fellow personnel on operational and maintenance procedures as required.
Required to carry University cell phone during work and on-call hours.
Follows all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, takes required safety training, identifies and reports safety hazards.
Performs work tasks in a safe manner, wears the proper personal protective equipment.
May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces.
Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends.

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