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:
PurposeUnder 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 RequiredThis 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$85,000
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.
- Required to perform elevated work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
- Required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and bridge cranes and operate other job related equipment.
Work Shift40 hours a week, 9-80 Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 06:00 AM–03:30 PM and Every other Friday 06:00 AM–02:30 PM.
Required Materials- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
- Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician license number
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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