Power Systems Technician

Job Posting

Title:

Power Systems Technician

Utilities and Energy Management

All Applicants

40

To Be Determined at Offer

Ongoing

Expected to Continue

AUSTIN, TX

General Notes

Who We Are

We are “the power behind UT”.

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas  have more than 170 employees in five divisions:
Utilities Operations;
Utilities Distribution;
Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology;
Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical Services.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:

• Safety:
  Commitment to the well‑being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.
• Respect:
  Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.
• Integrity:
  Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.
• Reliability:
  Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.
• Teamwork:
  Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.
• Excellence:
  Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward‑thinking, and stewardship.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top‑tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you!

Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for its academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax‑Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff
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