Temporary Technical Staff Assistant (UTemps)

University of Texas at Austin

4d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

To perform skilled work in an electrical generation, mechanical and electrical utility, and chilling station environment.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Mechanically Inclined individual wanting to be trained to repair and perform maintenance of electrical, industrial, mechanical or utility distribution equipment.
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.
Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Nice To Haves

More than three years of related skilled level experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial plant mechanical, electrical or industrial equipment or utility distribution systems.
Experience maintaining power plants or similar industrial/utility equipment.
Journey level experience in industrial insulation, including fabrication of insulation blankets, thermal insulation, and asbestos handling and abatement.
Welding certification in accordance with ASME and industry codes.
Experience as a machinist includes fabricating, modifying, and repairing pumps, turbine, and boiler parts.
Experience in a university plant or utility environment.
Experience in using a work order system.
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
Demonstrated effective teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assists and is trained to install, maintain, and repair plant equipment and utility systems.
Assists in performing periodic inspections of major mechanical and electrical equipment and chilled water systems. Installation may include welding in accordance with ASME and AWS standards. Accuracy in all phases of work performed.
Assists and is trained to perform preventive or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to the operation of mechanical, electrical or utility tunnel distribution systems in accordance with established procedures.
Assists and is trained to remove, fabricate, and install insulation systems in accordance with established specifications. Wears respiratory protection as required by task. May be required to work around hazardous materials with appropriate controls.
Maintains records of equipment repair.
Works in conjunction with trades or utility personnel in support of systems within power plants, chilling stations, utility tunnels or other underground utilities. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies related to equipment and corrections as necessary.
Assists and is trained to complete work orders as required using automated systems. Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas. Identifies, reports, and corrects safety hazards.
Assists and is trained to operate cranes, forklifts, and personnel lifts. Inspect, erect, utilize, and break down scaffolding as necessary in support of plant maintenance and operational duties. Performs elevated work and work in confined spaces. Required to carry UT-provided cell phone during work hours and on call hours.
Attends job-related training and complete training modules. Paints plant equipment in accordance with equipment manufacturers’ recommendations or procedures. Perform other related functions as assigned. Attend staff meetings. Attend safety training and meetings. Complete plant operation and maintenance training courses. Training certification required within 18 months. May report to the PRC Campus.
Follows all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, takes required safety training, identifies and reports safety hazards. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4. May be required to carry University cell phone.