Utility Station Operator II

Utility Station Operator II

Job ID: 11204
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Posting End Date

Open until filled

Earliest Start Date

January 16, 2024

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ; flexibility required on evenings and weekends

Hiring Department

Facilities

Please Note

Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Application Materials

A resume and a list of 3 professional references is required in order to apply.

Purpose of Position

Operates, maintains, and repairs stationary engines and mechanical equipment such as: air compressors, generators, motors, turbines, fire tube boilers and centrifugal chillers to provide utilities such as light, heat, or power for buildings and both energy plants. Also monitors space conditions throughout campus such as temperature, humidity and ventilation from the building automation system, to ensure comfort and safe conditions for UTEP faculty and staff. It monitors and manages energy consumption and follows procedures (including performing maintenance) to ensure efficiency.

Essential Functions

Monitors the Siemens Building Automation Systems (BAS), Simplex Fire Alarm Systems (FASCBORD) Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Monitoring Systems, and any future operational control system.

Responsible for executing energy efficient operational sequences based on pre-established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure equipment start up and operation is done at appropriate times to minimize impact to; Power Quality, Power Factor, Power Spikes, Running at Peak-Cost time periods.

Assess and solves campus emergencies that arises on the Energy Plants and hydronic, system.

Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections on all utility equipment distribution system. These include high production chillers, boilers, heat exchangers centrifugal pumps, cooling towers, water softeners, air handling units, air compressors, control valves, and manual valves.

Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems through the building automation system or pneumatic controls; dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components; replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.

Cuts, threads, and connects pipe to functional components and water or power system of premises; adjusts valves to regulate temperature of lubrication oil and flow of water through system; moves controls to regulate speed of fans and to adjust vents and ducts.

Provides logistics and installs required equipment for proper chemical treatment.

Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions at the production plants and buildings. Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operators log book.

Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switches to backup equipment or systems, or shuts down equipment.

Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions in need of repair, adjustment or lubrication and performs such tasks.

Inspects equipment to detect excessive noise and heat; maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, tubing, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components; oils and lubricates equipment.

Communicates with internal and external customers.

Must be available on an “On Call” basis.

Overtime may be required.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Must be available for rotating shifts.

Other duties may be assigned.

Provides guidance to the Utility Operator I as needed; Monitors equipment and coordinates tasks with internal and external teams.

Required Qualifications

Associate's Degree or equivalent from two year College or technical school within area of assigned responsibility.

Type III EPA Universal certification.

Three years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possesses a current valid Texas Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Applied or Basic Science for Engineering.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment to include: Steel Toe or Non-slippery shoes, eye protection, ear protection, respirator mask, back belt, and hardhat.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EO/AA Statement

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.


To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11204&PostingSeq=1

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