Senior Utilities Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Senior Utilities Maintenance Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Utilities & Energy Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$24.11 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Utilities & Energy Services in the Division of Operations includes over 240 staff members with varied backgrounds and interests. Our goal is to be a world class leader in the production, delivery, and management of utilities and energy services, fostering a culture of excellence while effectively stewarding university resources and the environment. If you would like to learn more about UES, please visit: https://utilities.tamu.edu/

What We Want

The Senior Utilities Maintenance Technicians is highly skilled in the maintenance of industrial mechanical systems and executes work assignments safely and efficiently in such a manner as to restore or improve the reliability of the equipment being maintained. Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and machinery as directed.

What You Need To Know

Starting Pay:

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School or GED.

• Five years of experience in the maintenance of equipment such as industrial power boilers, steam and/or gas turbine driven generators, or industrial or commercial chilling equipment.  Graduation from a Technical Trades School or Apprenticeship program in applicable field can be an equivalent on experience requirement.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• State of Texas Class “C” Texas Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Subject to yearly Motor Vehicle Record/driver license checks.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Completion of TAMU training & development program for Senior Utilities Maintenance Technicians within 9 months of employment. Forklift certification within 6 months of employment or when training next available through EH&S. Failure to successfully complete any of the Senior Utilities Maintenance Technicians testing and/or training program may result in termination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Category 1, Certified Vibration Analysis; ISA Certification – Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.

• Basic understanding of root cause analysis methods. Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management or Asset Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance- Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance and repair on various types of heavy equipment such as gas turbines, turbine/generators, industrial boilers, chillers and all associated equipment. Diagnoses malfunctions through root cause analysis, troubleshoots, and assists in making recommendations to avoid future failures.  This may require driving a university vehicle to satellite plants.

• Shaft Alignment- Performs shaft alignments, maintains and replaces bearings, lubricants, packing and mechanical seals. This may require driving a university vehicle to satellite plants.

• Welding- Fits and welds steam piping, high pressure water piping and structural steel, brazes and solders connections. Cuts and shapes metal using gas or mechanical methods.

• Vibration Analysis- Accurately acquires and records vibration information on large industrial chillers, pumps, turbines, generators, cooling tower fans, gear boxes and auxiliary support machinery. With input from the Master Utilities Maintenance Technician interprets vibrat