Assistant Electrical and Controls Supervisor

Job Posting Title:
Assistant Electrical and Controls Supervisor
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Hiring Department:
Utilities and Energy Management
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
Who We Are
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; Controls and Operating Technology; Finance: Technical Programs and Services; Sustainability: and Engineering and Resource Management.
Who We Are Looking For
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
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses 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; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.
Purpose
Under Supervisor of Utilities, execute and supervise the installation, retrofit, modification, inspection, testing, preventive, and corrective maintenance of electrical and control systems in a utility generation and distribution environment, ensuring technical and code compliance, and high-level performance.
Responsibilities
Execute and supervise the installation, retrofit, and modification of low and medium voltage circuit breakers and switchgear, lighting, battery equipment, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC, DCS, UPS, and ATS systems, and other electrical and controls related items in a power and chill water production environment. Maintains compliance with the National Electric Code. Arrange and manage the procurement of materials and services. Provides detailed estimates, maintains cost control, and submits PO request and associated documents.
Execute an supervise the testing, preventive and corrective maintenance of low and medium voltage circuit breakers and switchgear, lighting, battery equipment, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC, DCS, UPS, and ATS systems, and other electrical and controls related items in a power and chill water production environment. Supervises maintenance activities following NFPA 70B maintenance practices.
Execute and supervise detailed inspections of low and medium voltage circuit breakers and switchgear, lighting, battery equipment, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC, DCS, UPS, and ATS systems, and other electrical and controls related items in a power and chill water production environment. Supervises corrections to unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies.
Execute and supervise after hour call outs and troubleshooting of system problems which could require following detailed operational and maintenance procedures. Keeps current on and recommends changes to operating procedures, new equipment, and related systems. Completes work orders using automated maintenance systems. Develops best troubleshooting practices flow charts.
Supervise and monitor exposure to hazards typical to utilities plants, and utility distribution systems. Approves Job Safety Analysis as needed. Follow and enforce all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identifies and reports safety hazards. Complies with standards of workmanship and safety in the work place. Performs work tasks in a safe manner, wears appropriate personal protective equipment, and reports near misses and incidents. Identifies, reports, and corrects safety hazards. Works around hazardous materials, high temperatures, and loud environments. Performs elevated work on scaffolding, platforms, and personnel lifts. Works in confined spaces, including tunnels and man-holes. Operates bridge-cranes, hoists, forklifts and other equipment as required. Assist in supervising all instrumentation and controls work adhering to NFPA 70E standards for safety in the workplace. Assist with LOTO and development for E&C systems.
Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses and meetings. May train new personnel as required. Organizes personnel training courses.
Abides by and enforce Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Work effectively from a remote office or on campus. Drive university vehicle or cart. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
Assist team with career growth and development of technical and leadership skills.
Perform other related duties as assigned. Carry provided cell phone and participate in rotating on-call program. May be required to report to locations other than UT main campus.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED.
Five years of related journey-level experience, two of which in an industrial or utility environment with primary experience in the installation, retrofit, modification, inspection, testing, preventive, and corrective maintenance of low and medium voltage circuit breakers and switchgear, lighting, battery equipment, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC, DCS, UPS, and ATS systems.
Have current Texas Journeyman Electrician license.
Preferred Qualifications
Eight years of related journey-level experience, five of which in an industrial or utility environment with primary experience in the installation, retrofit, modification, inspection, testing, preventive, and corrective maintenance of low and medium voltage circuit breakers and switchgear, lighting, battery equipment, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC, DCS, UPS, and ATS systems.
Have current Texas Master Electrician license.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current th