Utility Ops Technician I - Utilities Operations **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Engineering, Crafts, Trades & Labor UTMB Health Requisition # 2501001 **Minimum Qualifications:** High School diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of experience operating/monitoring HVAC/Power Generation equipment. **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATION** **Required:** + Valid Class C Driver’s license **Preferred Qualifications:** 2 years of experience in any trade such as (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Welding, Pipe Fitting, Instrumentation). **Job Summary:** Perform skilled level operation of plant equipment and machinery typically found in a central plant environment. Maintain the necessary technical skills to repair, maintain, inspect, and operate Utilities production equipment, distribution systems, and energy management equipment. **Job Duties:** + Able to perform general preventive and corrective maintenance on plant utility equipment accordance with established procedures (chillers, boilers, and associated equipment) + Safely utilize basic hand and power tools to accomplish assigned projects and wear personal protective equipment, as required, for each project. + Startup, shutdown and operate major power generation/chillers/boiler/combined heat and power plant equipment in accordance with established operational and safety procedures. + Reads blueprints and technical manuals for equipment and buildings as required. + Monitors equipment and maintains records of equipment operational status. + Completes work orders using asset management tracking systems. + Identifies and reports safety hazards. + Attends staff meetings and safety training. + Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses. + Assists in corrective maintenance tasks incidental to the operation of mechanical or electrical systems. + Logs measurements of operating high-pressure boilers, combustion turbines, heat recovery boilers, heating-hot water, and large chilled water production equipment. + Maintains workspace in a clean and safe condition. + Assists in repairing components on the energy management system. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. + Performs related duties as required. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT** + Some exposure to weather and physical hazards. + Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards typical to central plants and utility distribution systems. + May be required to work extended or rotating shifts. + Lifting heavy objects and work in plant environment. + General equipment used in allied trades + Standard Office Equipment for basic computer access and e-mail **Salary Range:** Actual salary commensurate with experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation