Power System Technician II, IC Engine Generator/Emergency Power

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% preventive care coverage (no cop/

Paid Time Off (day one)

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an experienced Power System Technician II (IC Engine Generator and Emergency Backup Power) to support operation, maintenance and repair of campus emergency power systems. You will handle IC engines, transfer switches, controls and diesel systems in a hospital/healthcare setting.

The role covers maintenance from 5 kW to 3 MW, including diagnostics, load testing, emissions, SCADA/PLC monitoring, and coordination with contractors and plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with stationary IC power generators, metering and control responsibilities is preferred.
• Two-year technical electrical or mechanical trade school or military training helpful.

Responsibilities

• Start up, shut down, and adjust power generation and switching systems.
• Operate switchboards and synchronize generators; adjust 13.8 kV and 4.16 kV systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, load bank testing, emissions testing, and repairs.
• Diagnose generator components and transfer switches; interpret wiring schematics.
• Maintain maintenance schedules and coordinate with contractors and plant operations.
• Provide fueling services for campus emergency generators after operations.

Skills

IC engine generators

transfer switches

electrical controls

diesel engine systems

SCADA/PLC monitoring

diagnostics & repairs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical electrical or mechanical trade school

Military training / apprenticeship

Tools

EGSA certification

UST license (Class A/B)

EPA Method 9 certification

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 seeking an experienced Power System Technician II (IC Engine Generator and Emergency Backup Power) to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of campus emergency power generation systems. We are looking for someone with strong hands‑on experience with IC engine generators, transfer switches, electrical controls, and diesel engine systems in a hospital/healthcare, utility, industrial, or university campus environment.

As a Power System Technician II, you will be responsible for ensuring reliable backup and peak‑shaving power across hospital and clinical facilities through the maintenance of diesel, natural gas, and gasoline-powered generators ranging from 5kW to 3MW. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, load bank testing, emissions compliance, diagnostics and repairs, system commissioning, SCADA/PLC monitoring, and coordination with contractors and plant operations teams.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.

Shift Requirement: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; must be available to work 365 days, including weekends, holidays, and on-call when needed. This position is considered essential and may require emergency response and extended shifts.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  • High School Diploma, or equivalent, or vocational school.

• Experience
  • 7 years experience in utilities or industrial trade, including experience in stationary IC power generators, metering, relaying and control responsibilities, general maintenance, servicing, and repair of diesel and other gaseous IC engines and other electrical systems related to light and heavy duty machinery and equipment; or,
  • 5 years experience and two-year technical electrical or mechanical trade school; or military training/apprenticeship.

Preferred

• Experience
  • Experience in university and hospital campus environments.

• Licenses and Certifications
  • EGSA or similar certification
  • Class A and B UST license
  • EPA method 9 opacity certification

JOB DUTIES

• Starts up, shuts down, and adjusts power generating and switching systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.
• Operates switchboards and synchronizes generators. Adjusts frequency, voltage, and loads on 13.8 kV and 4.16 kV systems.
• Performs, oversees contractors and coordinates weekly, monthly and annual preventive maintenance of generators, load bank testing, emissions testing, and repairs
• Diagnoses and performs necessary generator repairs, for example, radiator hoses, block heaters, battery chargers, water pumps, etc., as well as assists in the major repairs on generators. Test fuel, coolant, and oil.
• Diagnoses electrical parts on engines and appropriate transfer switches and interprets schematic wiring.
• Assists in development and implementation of the weekly, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance schedule for all generators
  Provides fueling services to all campus emergency generators after normal and emergency operation.
• Installs and maintains all data acquisition and telemetry equipment
• Monitors equipment and maintains records and logs of equipment operational status, maintenance and repairs. Including load banking and testing of the automatic transfer switch for Hospital Joint Commission and TCEQ/EPA compliance.
• Tests and calibrates all meters and protective devices. Repairs and modifies all control circuitry and auxiliary devices. Designs and documents all retrofits of outdated equipment.
• Reviews and evaluates submittal drawings of equipment. Assists in the commissioning of new generator projects and maintains in constant communication with contractors during the installation process.
• Performs detailed inspections of operating equipment for proper operation.
• Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies and takes appropriate action and makes recommended corrective procedures.
• Orders, receives and maintains inventory of materials, supplies and tools. Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas. Transport and dispose hazardous materials.
• May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems.
• Position is consider essential and will require attendance during emergency and other planned and unplanned events. Extended shifts may be required.
• Assists with developing specification and reviewing bid tabulations of required equipment. Assists with time and material estimates required for job.
• Works in conjunction with trades or craft personnel in support of systems within power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or other underground tunnels.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards. Supervises compliance with standards of workmanship and safety.
• Attends staff and training meetings, and plant operation and maintenance training courses
• 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 117.001(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

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.