Temporary - Instrument and Controls Technician I - Utilities and Energy Management - (UTEMPS)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Uniforms provided

Safety shoes provided

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Temporary - Instrument and Controls Technician I to support the Utilities and Energy Management department on the Main Campus. This role involves installing and maintaining meters, transmitters, and control systems for electric power and chilled water systems in a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities include working with ISA standards, operating equipment like cranes and hoists, and ensuring compliance with safety training and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: accredited college degree in Industrial Instrumentation or related studies; ISA level 1 certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in journey-level installation, retrofit, and modification of campus utility meters and control systems in power and chill water environments.
• Follows ISA safety standards and university safety policies; maintains safe work practices and uses PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial Instrumentation college study

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Temporary - Instrument and Controls Technician I - Utilities and Energy Management - (UTEMPS)

Hiring Department:

UTemp Pool

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. Please no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this assignment is Aug 31, 2027. This assignment will be benefits eligible. The selected candidate must have a valid/current Texas drive's license with a clean driving record.

Purpose

This position is needed to support the ongoing growth of the Utilities and Energy Management department. UEM will be involved in multiple upgrades and construction projects in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in performing journey-level installation, retrofit, and modification of campus utility meters, transmitters, automation valves, auxiliary control systems, and other monitoring equipment for electric power and chill water metering, distribution, and generation systems in a power and chill water production environment. Maintains compliance with ISA best installation practices. Follows all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, takes required safety training, and identifies and reports safety hazards. Complies with standards of workmanship and safety in the workplace. Performs work tasks in a safe manner, wears appropriate personal protective equipment, and reports near misses and incidents.
• Identifies, reports, and corrects safety hazards. Works around hazardous materials, high temperatures, and loud environments. Performs elevated work on scaffolding, platforms, and personnel lifts. Works in confined spaces, including tunnels and man-holes. Operates bridge-cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other equipment as required. Performs all instrumentation work, adhering to ISA standards for safety in the workplace.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. At least 2 years of related apprentice-level experience in the operation and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems equipment for mechanical, electrical, and industrial equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 4 years of related apprentice-level experience in the operation and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems equipment for mechanical, electrical, and industrial equipment. Graduation from an accredited college in Industrial Instrumentation or related studies. ISA level 1 certification.

Driving Required

This job requires a class \"C\" operator's driver"s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Hourly Rate

$25.00

Working Conditions

• Attire: Jeans
• Uniforms provided, Safety shoes provided.

Work Shift

• Hours per week - 40
• Work hours 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Work schedule is a 9-80. Monday through Thursday, work hours are 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM. On Friday, work is from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Every other Friday is off for half of the crew.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and may be required to report violations under Title IX, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), and/or provide access to resources and personnel who are required to report violations of law under Title IX.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.