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Utility Plant Operator-Associate

UT Health San Antonio

UT Health San Antonio

San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 27, 2025

Job Description


Under direct supervision, responsible for providing technical skills in the operation and maintenance of equipment within a thermal energy plant and utility distribution systems.

Responsibilities

  • Under supervision, operates and maintains equipment which regulates the flow of chilled water, steam, air, water, and heating equipment into buildings from a central distribution point.
  • Monitors control board and regulates equipment according to procedures and information obtained from recording and indicating instruments.
  • Makes entries into control room log book documenting any changes in plant systems, equipment status, discrepancies, and repairs.
  • Proficient in the start up/shut down and operation of oil and natural gas fired steam boilers, deaerator tanks, feed water pumps, condensate pumps and piping distribution systems.
  • Proficient in the start up/shut down and operation of steam and electric driven chillers, chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps, cooling towers, and piping distribution systems.
  • Performs chemical analysis of plant water systems and ensures all tests are completed and parameters are normal.
  • Takes corrective measures and makes adjustments as necessary.
  • Documents discrepancies/repairs and communicates to staff/supervisor.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Competent in operation of HVAC, steam and chilled water, air and vacuum systems, and knowledge of reverse osmosis and water softening systems.
  • Excellent problem solving and equipment troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with strong attention to accuracy and detail.

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Associate's degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Three (3) years experience in operation and maintenance of utility distribution equipment, or one (1) year experience working in a comparable Health Thermal Energy Plant environment is required.

Required Skills

Three (3) years experience in operation and maintenance of utility distribution equipment, or one (1) year experience working in a comparable Health Thermal Energy Plant environment is required.

Job Info

  • Job Identification 2366
  • Job Category Facilities & Engineering Oper
  • Posting Date 02/06/2025, 04:09 PM
  • Locations 0004 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
  • Apply Before 03/06/2025, 04:09 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Organization B5800 - Facilities Mgt, I5000 - Facilities & Capital Planning, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
  • Department B5800 - Facilities Mgt

Job Info

  • Job Identification 2366
  • Job Category Facilities & Engineering Oper
  • Posting Date 02/06/2025, 04:09 PM
  • Apply Before 03/06/2025, 04:09 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 0004 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)