"Alerted.org

Job Title

Senior Utilities Maintenance Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Utilities & Energy Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$25.00 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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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

We are seeking Senior Utilities Maintenance Technician who will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and machinery as directed. Performs highly skilled maintenance on 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.

Ways to contribute

Maintenance and Repair of Industrial Equipment

+ Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and repair on various types of industrial equipment, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, valves, etc.

+ Diagnoses malfunctions through root cause analysis and troubleshooting.

+ Make repairs to chemical storage, transfer, and injection systems.

+ Perform shaft alignments and maintain various mechanical components.

Collaboration and Compliance

+ Work closely with staff to maintain fuel gas delivery system management plans and ensures compliance with requirements.

+ Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, materials requisitions, and manpower requirements for corrective maintenance work.

Equipment Operation and Material Handling

+ Move and lift heavy loads using cranes and hoists once qualified

+ Accurately acquire and record vibration information on various equipment.

+ Fits and welds piping and structural steel; brazes and solders connections.

Safety and Housekeeping

+ Perform all work in a safe and timely manner.

+ Performs general housekeeping to ensure that the work site is kept clean.

+ Ensure that all tools and materials are properly stored between workdays.

+ Actively participate in skill development as directed and per individual development plan.

What you need to know

Pay Range – $24.11-$26.52/hr

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

This position is located in College Station, TX. Remote/Work from alternate location is not available at this time.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ 5 years of maintenance experience on industrial equipment.

Required Licenses and Certifications

+ Valid drivers license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities

+ Responsible for performing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

+ Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.