Power Plant Operator I, Thermal Energy Plant

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern seeks a skilled Power Plant Operator I for its Thermal Energy Plant team. The role involves semi-skilled operation and maintenance of equipment in a central plant environment. Ideal candidates have experience in boiler operations, HVAC, and related fields, providing crucial support to the facility's operational integrity.

Benefits

PPO medical plan available day one

Paid Time Off available day one

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Power Plant Operator in a Thermal Energy Plant.
• Completion of a certified operator program preferred.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, controls, and welding.

Responsibilities

• Starts up, shuts down, and adjusts power plant equipment.
• Monitors equipment and maintains operational records.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.

Skills

Boiler operations

Steam systems

HVAC

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified operator program

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

JOB SUMMARY

UT Southwestern is in search of a skilled and experiencedPower Plant Operator I, for their Thermal Energy Plant team. This position works under close supervision to perform semi-skilled level operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery in central plant environment. The ideal candidate has two (2) plus years experience working as a Power Plant Operator in a Thermal Energy Plant, specifically in boiler operations, steam systems, chiller operations, HVAC and refrigeration, cooling tower and pump operations, water treatment, and/or building automation systems. Prefer completion of a certified operator program and/or power plant technology degree. Experience in electrical, plumbing, controls, and welding.

Work Location:Plant Operations, Dallas Campus

Shift Requirements: Requires flexibility to work nights/days/weekends and holidays. Power Plant Operators can be on-call during emergencies, or to cover another shift, inclement weather, and the like. The shift coverage could be for day or night.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience
  2 years of semi-skilled level experience in operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, or industrial equipment.
  May consider additional related education in lieu of experience (each year completed from a related plant operator higher education training program may be substituted for a year of required experience; this includes related vocational or trade school).

Preferred

• Experience
  Completion of certified operator program and experience in university physical plant environment.

• Licenses and Certifications
  Completion of certified operator program Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Starts up, shuts down, and adjusts power plant and/or chilling station equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.
• Monitors equipment and maintains records of equipment operational status.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.
• Operates control computer systems.
• Performs detailed inspections of operating equipment for proper operation.
• Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards and equipment malfunctions.
• Attends meetings and training courses.
• Trains new personnel as required.
• May perform preventative or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to operation of mechanical or electrical systems.
• May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.