Utility Ops Technician I - Utilities - Operations

Utility Ops Technician I - Utilities - Operations Galveston, Texas, United States New Engineering, Crafts, Trades & Labor UTMB Health Requisition # 2602884 Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or GED or equivalent years of education, experience, and/or training. Must be capable of demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job in a post-offer employment test as administered by UTMB Rehab Services. This job requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from the floor to the knuckle and 50 lbs. from the knuckle to the shoulder, and requires frequent bending, standing, and walking. Must have a valid Class C Driver’s license Job Summary: 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/boilers/combined heat and power plant equipment in accordance with established operational and safety procedures. Reads blueprints and technical manuals for equipment and buildings as required. Monitors equipment and maintains 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 electrical systems. Logs measurements of operating high-pressure boilers, combustion turbines, heat recovery boilers, heating‑hot water, and large chilled water production equipment. 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. Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience. Working Environment/Location of Position: Some exposure to weather and physical hazards. Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards typical of a central plant and utility distribution systems. The DuPont schedule may require working extended or rotating shifts. Lifting heavy objects and working in a plant environment. General equipment used in allied trades. Standard Office Equipment for basic computer access and e-mail. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UTMB Health