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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Power Systems Electrician in Austin, Texas

Install, retrofit, repair and modify circuit breakers, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC/DCS systems, UPS systems, ATS's, lighting and other electrical, instrumentation and controls related items in a power and chill water production environment. Accuracy required in all phases of work. May be required to report to work at either Pickle Research Campus or Main Campus.Perform preventative or corrective maintenance tasks on low and medium voltage circuit breakers, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC/DCS systems, UPS systems, ATS's, lighting and other electrical, instrumentation and controls related items in a power and chill water production environment. Perform related duties as assigned.Performs detailed periodic inspections of circuit breakers, motors, motor starters, VFD's, soft-starters, PLC/DCS systems, UPS systems, ATS's, lighting and other electrical, instrumentation and controls related items in a power and chill water production environment.Identifies and reports safety hazards, and corrects as necessary. Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas. Ability to work on medium voltage equipment i.e. 4160 V and 12 kV, and perform Power Plant and Chilling Station switchgear maintenance and troubleshooting. Works around hazardous materials and in high temperature and loud environments.Keeps current on all changes to operating and maintenance procedures, new equipment and related systems. Maintains records of equipment repair, and maintains inventory of spare parts and other materials. Works in conjunction with other trades or craft personnel in support of systems within a power and chill water production environment, utility tunnels, and campus buildings. Complies with standards of workmanship and safety. May perform elevated work, including utilizing scaffolding and personnel lifts. May work in confined spaces, including boilers, tunnels, and man-holes.Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents.Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Work effectively from a remote office or on campus. Drive university vehicle or cart. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4. Perform other related functions as assigned.Perform other related duties as assigned. Attends staff meetings. Attends safety training or meetings. Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses. Completion of Job Position training certification required within 18 months of start date. Carries provided cell phone and participates in rotating on-call program.

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