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About the Role

Under supervision of the Associate Director of Plant Maintenance, provide leadership, guidance, and development of maintenance personnel and programs for plant maintenance covering needs for the Power Plant and Chilling Stations.

Responsibilities

Oversee and guide maintenance actions for power plant and chilling stations to reduce equipment downtime.
Pursue best in class maintenance strategies specific to asset criticality.
Review and provide support for end users of maintenance programs and develop new programs as needed.
Provide leadership to the power plant and chilling station by administration and development of a comprehensive conditioned based maintenance program to preserve district energy assets.
Responsible for training employees to assist in gathering information in the areas of vibration, oil analysis, vessel integrity, and other means as needed.
Lead predictive and preventive maintenance programs with cooperation from department supervisors.
Report on plant metrics to show case the effectiveness of these programs and recommend areas where potential benefit can be gained.
Provide input for safety and quality programs.
Aid other plant programs as needed and assigned.
Provide direct support to the maintenance departments in both the power plant, chilling stations, and distribution systems.
Handle confidential and sensitive information.
Drive UT vehicle.
Maintains acceptable driving record required by UT System Policy UTS157.
Guide departments in the development of goals and long range plans for reliable operations.
Communicate effectively with various groups.
Act as a technical resource and mentor to develop technical skills.
Support and promote the core values, mission, and policies and procedures of Utilities and the University.
Provide as needed construction management oversight for large capital projects.
Subject matter expert for UEM on campus and department projects for infrastructure and building systems.
Review drawings and specifications for major construction projects for adherence to UEM Standards.
Provide input to UEM specifications to improve asset reliability and maintenance.
Support power plant and chilling stations in strategic planning, preventive maintenance development, internal documentation practices.
Develop and maintain Utility preventative maintenance standards.
Work with departmental and campus stakeholders on major asset maintenance scheduling and execution.
In cooperation with maintenance supervisors, recommend and investigate training programs, assess personnel skills, and interview new applicants and make hiring recommendations.
Performs other related functions as assigned.
Attends staff meetings, safety training or meetings.
Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses.
Required to carry University cell phone during work and on-call hours.
Respond to event outside scheduled hours of work including weekends and holidays to support plant needs.
May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces.
Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in equipment reliability.
Four (4) years of additional experience in electricity, steam, chilled water generation, and distribution systems may be credit equivalent to a Degree in Engineering.
Ability to communicate principles of conditioned based maintenance in the areas of vibration and oil analysis.
At least four(4) years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
Demonstrate the ability to foster a safe and cooperative work environment.
Demonstrate experience in decision making, budget management, and environmental stewardship.
Demonstrate a proven track record of leadership and creating an environment of employee involvement and continuous improvement.
Advanced Degree in Engineering.
Five (5) years experience in energy management, engineering, power plant or similar operations administration, supervision, and operations.
Experience in the use of multiple conditioned based maintenance programs and methods.
Ability to communicate with skills that effectively motivate and influence others and interfaces effectively with various groups and cultures.
Experience in environmental compliance programs.
Experienced in operating and maintaining a combustion turbine based power plant, and managing a District Energy System.
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.
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.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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.
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.

Skills

Equipment reliability
Electricity, steam, chilled water generation, and distribution systems
Conditioned based maintenance
Vibration analysis
Oil analysis
Supervisory or leadership capacity
Decision making
Budget management
Environmental stewardship
Leadership
Employee involvement
Continuous improvement
Energy management
Engineering
Power plant operations administration
Operations supervision
District Energy System management
Communication
Motivation
Influence
Interfacing with various groups and cultures
Environmental compliance
Operating and maintaining a combustion turbine based power plant
Driving
Keyboard and personal computer use
Fine manual dexterity
Elevated work
Work from ladders and/or scaffolds
Lifting up to 50lbs
Twisting, grasping, pushing, pulling and bending
Confined spaces
Manholes
Tunnels
Extended shifts
Nights
Weekends
Holidays
Loud noise
High dust and allergen levels
Forklifts
Personnel lifts
Cranes
Job related equipment operation
Tuberculosis screening
Respirator use
University vehicles operation
On-call program participation

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Manager
4 years of experience in equipment reliability
4 years of additional experience in electricity, steam, chilled water generation, and distribution systems
4 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity
5 years experience in energy management, engineering, power plant or similar operations administration, supervision, and operations

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar discipline
Advanced Degree in Engineering

Salary/Compensations

$120,000

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

About the Company

We are “the power behind UT”.
Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, and emergency power services for the University of Texas at Austin.
We have more than 170 employees in seven divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Controls & Operational Technology; Finance: Technical Programs and Services; Sustainability; and Engineering & Performance Management.
We are seeking candidates who share the following core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, Excellence.
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 one 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.