Emergency Systems Technician

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Emergency Systems Technician for the Utilities and Energy Management department on UT Main Campus. This full-time, on-site role performs journey-level work on electrical emergency generators and standby systems, ensuring reliability of critical campus infrastructure.

You will maintain, test, and document one-line diagrams and control system circuitry; coordinate with contractors; and participate in on-call rotations, with strict adherence to safety and

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical emergency systems and standby power.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Willingness to work on-call and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled corrective and routine maintenance of electrical emergency systems.
• Coordinates repairs with support groups or contractors and updates drawings.
• Tests equipment for operation readiness and participates in on-call program.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Emergency systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

On-call readiness

Job description

Emergency Systems Technician

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) department.

Position Open To: All Applicants.

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA.

Earliest Start Date: Immediately.

Position Duration: Expected to Continue.

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS.

Who We Are

We are "the power behind UT".

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

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 .

Why Join Us

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.

Benefits Package

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

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Security and Physical Requirements

Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Applicant required to successfully complete physical abilities testing to remove/replace a large manhole cover weighing 100 lbs and drag 10 ft.; push/pull 100 lbs resistance; lift/carry 90 lbs, lift one-45 lbs of weight up a ladder, kneeling work in confined spaces, and other tasks. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Work on call, and overtime as requested. Work on elevated structures.

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

Purpose

To perform journey-level skills and expertise in emergency generators and standby electrical systems. Responsible to provide advanced technical expertise in the design, maintenance, and evaluation of electrical conversion equipment and battery systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled corrective and routine maintenance of electrical emergency systems. Coordinates and monitors repairs by support groups or contractors. Determines the need for equipment upgrades. Records and updates all pertinent electrical drawings involving one-line diagrams and control system circuitry. Tests and evaluates equipment to insure the operation readiness of electrical emergency systems. Participates in the on-call program.
• Ability to mathematically determine related electrical and mechanical data. Writes testing and operational instructions for each emergency system. Reviews and evaluates submittal drawings of equipment. Ability to understand and read electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Computer literate and capable of written expression on technical subjects. Prepares deta