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Power Plant Operator I, Thermal Energy Plant
Power Plant Operator I, Thermal Energy PlantUT Southwestern • Dallas, TX
Power Plant Operator I, Thermal Energy Plant

Power Plant Operator I, Thermal Energy Plant

UT Southwestern • Dallas, TX
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

SUMMARY


UT Southwestern seeks a skilled Power Plant Operator I to support the Thermal Energy Plant team with daily operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, HVAC/refrigeration systems, steam systems, cooling towers, pumps, water treatment, and building automation equipment. Working under close supervision, this role performs semi-skilled mechanical and electrical tasks to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of power plant or thermal energy plant work experience, particularly in boiler and chiller operations. A certified operator program or power plant technology education is preferred, along with experience in electrical, plumbing, controls, and welding.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

  • Education
    High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience
    2 years of semi-skilled level experience in operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, or industrial equipment.
    May consider additional related education in lieu of experience (each year completed from a related plant operator higher education training program may be substituted for a year of required experience; this includes related vocational or trade school).

Preferred

  • Experience
    Completion of certified operator program and experience in university physical plant environment.
  • Licenses and Certifications
    Completion of certified operator program Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

  • Starts up, shuts down, and adjusts power plant and/or chilling station equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.
  • Monitors equipment and maintains records of equipment operational status.
  • Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.
  • Operates control computer systems.
  • Performs detailed inspections of operating equipment for proper operation.
  • Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies.
  • Identifies and reports safety hazards and equipment malfunctions.
  • Attends meetings and training courses.
  • Trains new personnel as required.
  • May perform preventative or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to operation of mechanical or electrical systems.
  • May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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