AE Operations & Maintenance Specialist - Austin Energy

Austin, Texas; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Austin Energy is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Specialist to operate and maintain electrical, steam, and chilled water equipment across multiple plants in Austin. The role includes equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and responding to emergency conditions with a focus on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with several years of utility operations experience, a valid Texas driver license, and the ability to work varying shifts including nights

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in a field related to installation, operation, and/or maintenance of utility facilities power, steam, or chiller operation.
• Valid Texas Class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety days of employment.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of boiler, turbine, generator, HVAC, electrical, or related systems.

Responsabilidades

• Installs, tests, debugs, and repairs complex utility equipment; calibrates sensors, controllers, and meters.
• Monitors equipment operation; reads gauges and meters; starts up and shuts down diesel generator units.
• Performs preventive maintenance and planned work with required tools, parts, and labor.
• Disassembles and reassembles complex mechanical components and conducts safety checks.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

AE Operations & Maintenance Specialist - Austin Energy - Austin Logo### AE Operations & Maintenance Specialist - Austin EnergyApply: Paul Robbins Plant (DCP 1): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 18, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR105704**About This Position** Under general supervision, perform tasks related to operating equipment and performing mechanics in a power, steam or chiller operations.## **Job Description:****Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:**Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.* Installs, tests, debugs, and repairs complex utility equipment. Calibrates sensors, controllers, and meters. Enters data into computerized and/or manual maintenance systems.* Records data on appropriate forms, logs, etc.* Starts up/shuts down diesel generator units. Operates mechanical screens. Monitors operation of equipment and machinery in work area.* Reads gauges and meters. Checks, cleans, and services equipment pumps, power tools, etc. Checks equipment for proper operation, safety, and/or needed maintenance. Turns on/off valve with valve wrench. Operates centrifuge, generator, turbine, and/or auxiliary equipment.* Sets up and operates sump and/or other pumps. Cleans tanks, feeds chemicals, etc.* Repairs, services, and installs components of the boiler, turbine, generator, HVAC, electrical, uninterruptible power supply, or auxiliary systems of a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation.* Performs preventive maintenance activities on utility equipment per specification(s). Plans work and identifies necessary resources (tools, equipment, parts, labor).* Performs mechanical alignments for rotating equipment and their drivers. Troubleshoots mechanical systems and/or equipment, sometimes within critical infrastructure. Disassembles and reassembles complex mechanical components. Determines close tolerance fit of associated parts. **Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:*** None. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.* Knowledge of basic methods, equipment, tools, and materials involved in the maintenance and repair of large equipment.* Knowledge of safety rules, codes, and regulations applicable when working on or near energized electrical systems, steam systems, and high-pressure water systems.* Knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures for removing equipment from service for maintenance.* Knowledge of proper methods and procedures used in cleaning work area and equipment.* Knowledge of operating procedures for firing and maintaining pressure on high-pressure steam boilers and of the operation and maintenance of auxiliary equipment.* Knowledge of boiler feed water chemical treatment and control.* Knowledge of pressure, temperature, water level, and other types of indicating instruments used in operation of high-pressure boilers.* Skill in establishing and maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.* Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.* Skill in control procedures for operating auxiliary equipment.* Ability to make accurate gauge readings.* Ability to reference/interpret manual sufficient to perform job tasks.* Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards in the COA Driver Safety Program.* Ability to drive, inspect, and maintain various electric utility vehicles. **Minimum Qualifications:*** Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus (4) years of experience in a field related to the installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a utility facility power, steam, or chiller operation. **Licenses and Certifications Required:*** Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.* Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record. **Physical Requirements:*** Moderate bending, lifting, walking, carrying, climbing ladders, and using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.* Must be able to work a varying shift work schedule.* Must be able to work in confined areas.* Must be able to work on elevated structures.* Must be able to work under emergency and all weather conditions. **Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience in Operations and maintenance of district energy & cooling plant.* Experience in Operation and maintenance of industrial chillers.* Experience in Operation and maintenance of industrial boilers.* Experience in Operation and maintenance of gas turbines.* Experience performing electrical / electronics maintenance.* Experience in Operation and maintenance of industrial PLCs.* Demonstrated completion of or participation in advanced, high rigor technical training (e.g., US Navy Nuclear Program) or comparable structured technical training or programs.## Compensation Range:## **Notes to Candidate:**This position operates and maintains electrical, steam, and chilled water equipment and systems. Due to the critical nature of our customers, the work environment is a high stress environment in extreme conditions (outdoors in hot/cold temperatures). The position requires operations and maintenance experience in multiple crafts/fields to be successful. \\*\\*This position is categorized as Essential Personnel which requires reporting to work during emergencies and bad weather. \\*\\*This posting is for a 3rd (NIGHT) shift position, or any shift as required by the business. Specific shift will be assigned at the completion of the hiring process. Work outside of the normal schedule (multiple shifts, weekends, holidays) will be required to support plant operations / projects. 1) This position requires the ability to work in extreme hot/cold, confined spaces, climb ladders, lift 50 pounds, noisy environments, and wear a respirator when required. 2) As required, this position may report to multiple locations including but not limited to: • District Cooling Plant 1 | 300 San Antonio St, Austin TX 78701 • District Cooling Plant 2 | 410 Sabine St, Austin TX 78701 • District Cooling Plant 3 | 812 Electric Dr, Austin TX 78703 This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.* Work hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call assignments, call back, and additional hours outside the regular schedule.* Shifts may change based on departmental or business needs.* This position is eligible for on-call and call back pay, as applicable.* Employees are required to follow all applicable City policies, procedures, and work rules related to on-call and call back assignments. **Employment Application:** The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.* Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.* The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.* Statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.* Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.**If you are selected as a top candidate:** Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. **Driving Requirement:** This position requires a “Class C” or the ability to acquire within 90 days of your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. **Important Note to Applicants:** Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time. We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.