Emergency Systems Technician

Job Posting Title:
Emergency Systems Technician
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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:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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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. Applicant required to successfully complete physical abilities testing to remove/replace a large manhole cover weighing 100 lbs and drag 10 ft.; push/pull 100 lbs resistance; lift/carry 90 lbs, lift one-45 lbs of weight up a ladder, kneeling work in confined spaces, and other tasks. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Work on call, and overtime as requested. Work on elevated structures.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.
Purpose
To perform journey-level skills and expertise in emergency generators and standby electrical systems. Responsible to provide advanced technical expertise in the design, maintenance, and evaluation of electrical conversion equipment and battery systems.
Responsibilities
Performs scheduled corrective and routine maintenance of electrical emergency systems. Coordinates and monitors repairs by support groups or contractors. Determines the need for equipment upgrades. Records and updates all pertinent electrical drawings involving one-line diagrams and control system circuitry. Tests and evaluates equipment to insure the operation readiness of electrical emergency systems. Participates in the on-call program.
Ability to mathematically determine related electrical and mechanical data. Writes testing and operational instructions for each emergency system. Reviews and evaluates submittal drawings of equipment. Ability to understand and read electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
Computer literate and capable of written expression on technical subjects. Prepares detail specifications and reviews bid tabulations of required equipment. Provides input into specifications for new equipment.
Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies and takes appropriate action. Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of materials, supplies and tools. Assists with estimates of time and material required for jobs. Maintains records of work performed.
Works in conjunction with trades or craft personnel in support of systems within power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or other underground utilities. Identifies and reports safety hazards. Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas. Completes work orders using automated maintenance program systems.
Supervises compliance with standards of workmanship and safety. Trains personnel on operational and maintenance procedures as required. Demonstrated ability to maintain and operate natural gas powered engines, generators, etc. Drive UT vehicle and maintain acceptable driving record required by UT Systems Policy UTS157.
Attends electrical distribution shop operation and maintenance training courses. Assists with estimates of time and materials required for a job. Reviews and evaluates submittal drawings of equipment.
Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence.
Perform other related functions as assigned. Attends staff, safety meetings, plant, and distribution shop equipment 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.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED.
Five years of experience as a journey-level repair and maintenance of natural gas and diesel Generators, electrical, industrial, mechanical or utility distribution equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment. Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
More than five years of related journey-level experience in the repair and maintenance of natural gas and diesel electrical generators, industrial plant mechanical, electrical, or industrial equipment, or utility distribution systems.
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication skills.
Experience maintaining power plant or similar industrial/utility equipment.
Trained Power Generation/ Electrical Technician.
Vocational diploma from relevant technical institution.
Current relevant electrical certification.
Creation of technical reports.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently