Power System Technician - Thermal Energy Plant

Why UT Southwestern? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO, paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage and merit increases, and more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! Benefits PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Job Summary UT Southwestern is seeking an experienced Power System Technician II to join our Thermal Energy Plant (N&S) team; to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of campus emergency power generation systems. We are looking for someone with strong hands‑on experience with generators, transfer switches, electrical controls, and diesel engine systems in a utility, industrial, healthcare, or campus environment. As a Power System Technician II , you will be responsible for ensuring reliable backup and peak‑shaving power across hospital and clinical facilities through the maintenance of diesel, natural gas, and gasoline‑powered generators ranging from 5kW to 3MW. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, load bank testing, emissions compliance, diagnostics and repairs, system commissioning, SCADA/PLC monitoring, and coordination with contractors and plant operations teams. Work Location Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed. Shift Requirement 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; must be available to work 365 days, including weekends, holidays, and on‑call when needed. This position is considered essential and may require emergency response and extended shifts. Education High School Diploma, or equivalent, or vocational school. Experience 7 years experience in utilities or industrial trade, including stationary IC power generators, metering, relaying and control responsibilities, general maintenance, servicing, and repair of diesel and other gaseous IC engines and electrical systems related to light and heavy duty machinery and equipment. OR 5 years experience and a two‑year technical electrical or mechanical trade school; or military training/apprenticeship. Preferred Experience in university and hospital campus environments. Licenses and Certifications: EGSA or similar certification, Class A and B UST license, EPA method 9 opacity certification. Job Duties Starts up, shuts down, and adjusts power generating and switching systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures. Operates switchboards and synchronizes generators; adjusts frequency, voltage, and loads on 13.8 kV and 4.16 kV systems. Performs, oversees contractors and coordinates weekly, monthly and annual preventive maintenance of generators, load bank testing, emissions testing, and repairs. Diagnoses and performs necessary generator repairs (e.g., radiator hoses, block heaters, battery chargers, water pumps) and assists in major repairs; tests fuel, coolant, and oil. Diagnoses electrical parts on engines and transfer switches; interprets schematic wiring. Assists in development and implementation of the weekly, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance schedule for all generators; provides fueling services after normal and emergency operation. Installs and maintains all data acquisition and telemetry equipment. Monitors equipment and maintains records of operational status, maintenance and repairs, including load banking and automatic transfer switch testing for Hospital Joint Commission and TCEQ/EPA compliance. Tests and calibrates all meters and protective devices; repairs and modifies all control circuitry and auxiliary devices; designs and documents retrofits of outdated equipment. Reviews and evaluates submittal drawings of equipment; assists in commissioning new generator projects and maintains communication with contractors during installation. Performs detailed inspections of operating equipment for proper operation. Informs personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies and takes appropriate action and recommends corrective procedures. Orders, receives and maintains inventory of materials, supplies and tools; cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas; transports and disposes hazardous materials. May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems. Position is considered essential and may require attendance during emergency and other planned and unplanned events; extended shifts may be required. Assists with developing specifications and reviewing bid tabulations of required equipment; assists with time and material estimates required for jobs. Works in conjunction with trades or craft personnel to support systems within the power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or other underground tunnels. Identifies and reports safety hazards; supervises compliance with standards of workmanship and safety. Attends staff and training meetings, and plant operation and maintenance training courses. Performs other duties as assigned. Security And EEO Statement Security This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Southwestern Medical Center