Utility Ops Technician I - Utilities League City

Utility Ops Technician I

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.

Working Environment/Location of Position:

• Some exposure to weather and physical hazards.
• Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards typical to a central plant and utility distribution systems.
• May be required to work 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.

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience.

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. Compensation