Head Operator

Texas State University

San Marcos (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, seeks a Head Operator to maintain campus plant and building systems, ensuring continuous operation of chilled water, steam, and other utilities. You will monitor automation, respond to alarms, and supervise Plant Operator I/II staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with building automation (Siemens Insight/Desigo), BACnet, and energy conservation strategies, plus proficiency with Excel and Visio for reporting.

Qualifications

Familiar with building automation and controls software, including Siemens Insight/Desigo, IoT systems, and BACnet protocols for automated thermal plant operations.
Understanding of energy conservation technologies, strategies, and emerging global best practices that improve thermal plant efficiency.
Proficient with MS Excel, MS Visio, AIM software, and electronic log sheets to prepare daily and monthly reports for chilled water, steam production, and water consumption.
Experienced in the manual and automated operation, monitoring, control, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment and building/thermal plant systems via computer terminals.
Trained in water testing protocols for cooling towers, chillers, boilers, and water heaters, including troubleshooting chemical station operations.
Must be able to obtain certification to operate a forklift, genie boom, and scissor lift through the university's training program.

Responsibilities

Use computer terminals to schedule, monitor, control, and troubleshoot all automated plant and building equipment.
Watch, test, and troubleshoot chemical stations and monitor water chemical levels for equipment protection and energy efficiency.
Perform as the point of contact for the University ContactCenter and direct business and after-hour phone calls to proper shops for assistance.
Prepare and complete log sheets, update daily logs and monthly reports for chill water, steam production and water consumption.
Lead Plant Operator I and II's to physically ensure all equipment is available and prepared to start and stop and to support automated operation of equipment.
Provide training for new employees on manual and automated operations and update existing plant operators I and II.
Receive training in the supervisor and manager duties and responsibilities.
Respond to alarms as first responder, notify the proper personnel and repair shops.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Building automation

Energy conservation

MS Excel

MS Visio

Electronic log sheets

Thermal plant operation

Forklift certification

Tools

Siemens Insight/Desigo

IoT systems

BACnet protocols

AIM software

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Head Operator

Posting Number: 2027159

Location: San Marcos

Department: Facilities Services

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary:

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications

Familiar with building automation and controls software,including Siemens Insight/Desigo, IoT systems, and BACnet protocolsfor automated thermal plant operations.

Understanding of energy conservation technologies, strategies,and emerging global best practices that improve thermal plantefficiency.

Proficient with MS Excel, MS Visio, AIM software, andelectronic log sheets to prepare daily and monthly reports forchilled water, steam production, and water consumption.

Experienced in the manual and automated operation, monitoring,control, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment andbuilding/thermal plant systems via computer terminals.

Trained in water testing protocols for cooling towers,chillers, boilers, and water heaters, including troubleshootingchemical station operations.

Must be able to obtain certification to operate a forklift,genie boom, and scissor lift through the university's trainingprogram.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of normal and emergency electric energygeneration systems, including electrical wiring for control andpower installations.

Experienced in creating and interpreting one-line andthree-line electrical schematics, diagrams, and mechanicalblueprints for thermal plants and buildings.

Ability to collaborate with Control Technicians to createcomputerized graphics and program codes.

Capable of leading and training Plant Operators I, II, and newemployees to support the continuous operation of campus thermalplants.

Job Description

Maintain plant and building systems hardware to provide continuous,consistent, and accurate information and control of plant systems,processes and equipment.

Job Duties

Use computer terminals to schedule, monitor, control, andtroubleshoot all automated plant and building equipment.

Watch, test, and troubleshoot chemical stations and monitorwater chemical levels for equipment protection and energyefficiency.

Perform as the point of contact for the University ContactCenter and direct business and after-hour phone calls to propershops for assistance.

Prepare and complete log sheets, update daily logs and monthlyreports for chill water, steam production and waterconsumption.

Lead Plant Operator I and II's to physically ensure allequipment is available and prepared to start and stop and tosupport automated operation of equipment.

Provide training for new employees on manual and automatedoperations and update existing plant operators I and II.

Receive training in the supervisor and manager duties andresponsibilities.

Respond to alarms as first responder, notify the properpersonnel and repair shops.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants

Plant Operations operates continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Working hours arevariable.

Candidates for this position must be prepared to work any ofthe three shifts. Regular rotation of shifts may occur based onoperational requirements.

Shift schedules may occasionally change to accommodateoperational needs.

Applicants must be available to work during holidays and bewilling to work additional hours if necessary.

Job Open Date

11/11/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Normal Work Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Saturday

Normal Work Hours Start

8:30PM

Normal Work Hours End

4:30AM

Posting Notices

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driverin good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted fordriving infractions as determined by the employer driving standardssystem.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete theForm I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallylysupport visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58943

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!

Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!

Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram

Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses