Head of Mechanical Maintenance - Power & Chilled Systems

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Manager of Mechanical Maintenance to lead maintenance operations for the Power Plant and Chilling Stations. You will guide teams, develop maintenance programs, and drive asset reliability for UT Austin's district energy system.

You will manage training, implement condition-based maintenance, and collaborate with departmental supervisors to improve plant performance and safety. Eligible for UT Austin benefits. On-site role in Austin, TX.

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.

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 showcase the effectiveness of these programs and recommend areas where potential benefit can be gained.
• Provide input for safety and quality programs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar discipline

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Manager of Mechanical Maintenance to lead maintenance operations for the Power Plant and Chilling Stations. You will guide teams, develop maintenance programs, and drive asset reliability for UT Austin's district energy system.

You will manage training, implement condition-based maintenance, and collaborate with departmental supervisors to improve plant performance and safety. Eligible for UT Austin benefits. On-site role in Austin, TX.