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 a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

Environmental Demands:

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment.
• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around biohazards.
• May work around chemicals.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

Physical Tasks:

• Use of a keyboard and personal computer
• Fine manual dexterity
• May be required to perform elevated work.
• Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
• May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
• Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.

Additional Working Conditions:

• May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
• May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
• Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
• May be required to perform elevated work.
• Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
• May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes.
• Operate other job related equipment.
• Participate in on-call program.

Work Shift

40 hours a week, Monday - Friday 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

This role does not provide sponsorship.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces. Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.