Temporary - Instrument and Controls Technician - Utilities and Energy Management UTEMPS

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

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 Augut 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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).

$25.00

• 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.

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

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.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week…