Manager of Mechanical Maintenance

Manager of Mechanical Maintenance

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, and emergency power services for the University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in seven divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Controls & Operational Technology; Finance: Technical Programs and Services; Sustainability; and Engineering & Performance Management.

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:

• Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.
• Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.
• Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.
• Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.
• Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.
• Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives and we look forward to hearing from you!

Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.

Your skills will make a difference. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

Purpose

Under supervision of the Associate Director of Plant Maintenance, provide leadership, guidance, and development of maintenance personnel and programs for plant maintenance covering needs for the Power Plant and Chilling Stations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide maintenance actions for power plant and chilling stations to reduce equipment downtime. Pursue best in class maintenance strategies specific to asset criticality. Review and provide support for end users of maintenance programs and develop new programs as needed.
• Provide leadership to the power plant and chilling station by administration and development of a comprehensive conditioned based maintenance program to preserve district energy assets. Responsible for training employees to assist in gathering information in the areas of vibration, oil analysis, vessel integrity, and other means as needed.
• Lead predictive and preventive maintenance programs with cooperation from department supervisors. Report on plant metrics to show case the effectiveness of these programs and recommend areas where potential benefit can be gained. Provide input for safety and quality programs. Aid other plant programs as needed and assigned.
• Provide direct support to the maintenance departments in both the power plant, chilling stations, and distribution systems. Handle confidential and sensitive information. Drive UT vehicle. Maintains acceptable driving record required by UT System Policy UTS157.
• Guide departments in the development of goals and long range plans for reliable operations. Communicate effectively with various groups. Act as a technical resource and mentor to develop technical skills. Support and promote the core values, mission, and policies and procedures of Utilities and the University.
• Provide as needed construction management oversight for large capital projects. Subject matter expert for UEM on campus and department projects for infrastructure and building systems. Review drawings and specifications for major construction projects for adherence to UEM Standards. Provide input to UEM specifications to improve asset reliability and maintenance.
• Support power plant and chilling stations in strategic planning, preventive maintenance development, internal documentation practices. Develop and maintain Utility preventative maintenance standards. Work with departmental and campus stakeholders on major asset maintenance scheduling and execution.
• In cooperation with maintenance supervisors, recommend and investigate training programs, assess personnel skills, and interview new applicants and make hiring recommendations.
• Performs other related functions as assigned. Attends staff meetings, safety training or meetings. Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses. Required to carry University cell phone during work and on-call hours. Respond to event outside scheduled hours of work including weekends and holidays to support plant needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in equipment reliability.
• Four (4) years of additional experience in electricity, steam, chilled water generation, and distribution systems may be credit equivalent to a Degree in Engineering.
• Ability to communicate principles of conditioned based maintenance in the areas of vibration and oil analysis.
• At least four(4) years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Demonstrate the ability to foster a safe and cooperative work environment.
• Demonstrate experience in decision making, budget management, and environmental stewardship.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of leadership and creating an environment of employee involvement and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Engineering.
• Five (5) years experience in energy management, engineering, power plant or similar operations administration, supervision, and operations.
• Experience in the use of multiple conditioned based maintenance programs and methods.
• Ability to communicate with skills that effectively motivate and influence others and interfaces effectively with various groups and cultures.
• Experience in environmental compliance programs.
• Experienced in operating and maintaining a combustion turbine based power plant, and managing a District Energy System.

Driving Required

This 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

$120,000

Environmental Demands:

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment.
• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• 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.
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