Utility Ops Technician I - Operations - Galveston
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of experience operating/monitoring HVAC/Power Generation equipment.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- Valid Class C Driver’s license
Job Description:
Perform skilled level operation of plant equipment and machinery typically found in a central plant environment. Maintain the necessary technical skills to repair, maintain, inspect, and operate Utilities production equipment, distribution systems, and energy management equipment.
Job Duties:
- Startup, shutdown and operate major power generation/chillers/boiler/combined
- Reads blueprints and technical manuals for equipment and buildings as required.
- Monitors equipment and maintain records of equipment operational status.
- Completes work orders using asset management tracking systems.
- Identifies and reports safety hazards.
- Attend staff meetings and safety training.
- Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses.
- Assists in corrective maintenance tasks incidental to the operation of mechanical or
- Logs measurements of operating high-pressure boilers, combustion turbines, heat
- Maintains the workspace in a clean and safe condition.
- Assists in repairing components on the energy management system.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Performs related duties as required
Working Environment/Location of Position:
- Some exposure to weather and physical hazards.
- Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards typical to central plants and utility
- May be required to work extended or rotating shifts.
- Lifting heavy objects and working in plant environment.
- General equipment used in allied trades.
- Standard Office Equipment for basic computer access and e-mail.
Salary Range:
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
