Master Utilities Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Master Utilities Maintenance Technician Agency

Texas A&M University, Department Cyclotron Institute

College Station, Texas

Staff

Salary:
Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Schedule:

The selected candidate must be able to occasionally work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.

The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute is seeking a highly skilled Master Utilities Maintenance Technician to support the ongoing reliability and performance of facility equipment and systems. This role is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide range of machinery and infrastructure. The selected candidate will play a key leadership role in ensuring maintenance activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in a manner that restores or enhances equipment reliability.

The ideal candidate will possess a broad base of hands on maintenance experience across multiple disciplines, including plumbing, HVAC, automotive systems, electric, and related trades, demonstrating the versatility needed to support the Institute’s complex mechanical environment.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on various equipment such as Cooling tower fans, tower pumps, all heat exchangers and LCW water pumps.
• Repair all water leaks in the Cyclotron and related equipment.
• Maintain cooling tower chemical balance.
• Maintain low conductivity water system chemical balance.
• Perform maintenance on building air compressors and hydraulic systems.
• Install and repair copper pipes up to 4 inches long with valve as needed.
• Make recommendations to avoid equipment failures.
• Provide directions to AT’s as needed.
• Assist in preparation of cost estimates on new project installations.

• High School or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years of related experience in the maintenance of equipment such as industrial power boilers, steam and/or gas turbine driven generators, or industrial or commercial chilling equipment.
• Forklift certification within 6 months of employment or when training next available through EH&S.
• Failure to successfully complete any of the TAMU training & development program for Master Utilities Maintenance Technicians may result in termination.
• Knowledge of mechanical diagnostic tools, which may include laser alignment and vibration data processors.
• Knowledge of root cause analyses methods.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
• Occasionally hand-carry light duty equipment.
• Must be able to ascend stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and be able to lift and/or move heavy weight objects.

• Welding Certification.
• ISA Certification Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.

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.

The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute, a Department of Energy University Facility, is jointly supported by DOE and the State of Texas and is a major technical and educational resource for the state and the nation.

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