• Job Description

  Req#: R_00039153

  Job Posting Title:

  Senior Facilities Technical Staff

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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

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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; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical Services.

  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

  Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

  Security sensitive; Certified 3-Yr Driving Record requested and Criminal Background Check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision contingent on clearing checks.

  Purpose

  This position supports the University of Texas (UT) Utilities and Energy Management Department (UEM) in inspecting UEM utility additions or improvements and repairs to existing UEM utilities, and serves as the construction interface for UEM to projects to ensure projects are completed following UEM design standards and do not compromise the integrity of the campus utility infrastructure.

  Responsibilities

  • Responsible for serving as the technical liaison between UEM staff, project managers, project professional service providers (PSPs), and contractors during project design and construction phases for UEM piping and equipment installation and associated inspections and testing.
  • Preparation of detailed field inspection and test reports for projects for project team members with overall responsibility for such projects, using portable personal computers and software as assigned This includes review of reports prepared by others.
  • Interprets and evaluates field equipment data in relationship to the project plans and specifications using specialized tools and instrumentation, and effectively communicates findings with UEM project team members and contractors. Constructively manages conflict when necessary.
  • Collaboration with UEM engineers, management, front line supervisors, and all trades to gather useful data and ideas in the implementation of projects through all phases. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Clearly documents and compiles project design and construction issues of concerns, forwards reports to supervisor and project manager, and leads in resolving issues.
  • Initiate research and implementation of enhancements to the inspection process to increase efficiency and effectiveness and improve documentation, including but not limited to the build-out of UEM inspection and testing requirements within the UTWorks CPPM module. Create inspection and testing procedures and perform training for UEM staff.
  • 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, follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, 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. Attends staff meetings, safety training or meetings, and job-related training courses. Required to carry University cell phone during work and on-call hours.
  • Performs other related functions as assigned. Expected to work at all UT Austin campuses and facilities.

  Required Qualifications

  • High school graduation or GED.
  • Ten (10) years of experience in skilled level repair and maintenance or construction and installation of industrial, mechanical or utility distribution equipment.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Fifteen (15) or more years of related skilled level experience in the repair and maintenance and/or construction and installation of industrial plant mechanical equipment and/or utility distribution systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of ASME welding codes.
  • Experience with high pressure refrigerant chillers.
  • Experience with chilled water distribution systems including construction methods for steel and HDPE piping.
  • Experience in installing industrial pumps in accordance with Process Industry Practices (PIP)/American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice 686 for Machinery Installation
  • Experience in reviewing and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
  • Experience working in a plant or utility within a university or campus environment.
  • Experience in using a computer including portable field devices and software systems for documenting work performed, including inspections and testing in the field.
  • Experience preparing detailed reports, preparing procedures and training programs
  • Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication and conflict management skills.

  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

  $75,000

  Working Conditions

  Environmental Demands:

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

  Physical Tasks:

  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity
  • Climbing of stairs
  • Climbing of ladders
  • Lifting and moving

  Additional Working Conditions:

  • Required to work in confined spaces, such as tunnels and manholes, and perform elevated work.

  Work Shift

  Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. May be required to work extended shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends

  Required Materials

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

  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) [PDF]
  • E-Verify Poster (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.

• About the company

  The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States. Founded in 1883, the university has grown from a single building, eight teachers, two departments and 221 students to a 350-acre main campus with 21,000 faculty and staff, 16 colleges and schools and more than 50,000 students.

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