Utilities Instrument and Electrical Specialist

Job Title

Utilities Instrument and Electrical Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Utilities & Energy Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$50.57 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

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.

Who We Are

Utilities & Energy Services in the Division of Operations includes over 240 staff members with varied backgrounds and interests. Our goal is to be a world class leader in the production, delivery, and management of utilities and energy services, fostering a culture of excellence while effectively stewarding university resources and the environment. If you would like to learn more about UES, please visit: https://utilities.tamu.edu/

What We Want

The Utilities Instrumentation and Electrical Specialist, under direction, coordinates preventive and predictive maintenance, manages electronic files, including CAD drawings, records, specifications, and other documentation, and acts as the Lead Technical Representative for plant projects as applicable. Provides troubleshooting of systems and components and evaluates system equipment and components and calibrates them as required based on drawings and blueprints.

What You Need To Know

Salary: $50.57/hr

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of utility electrical distribution, generation, industrial instrumentation and automation systems, and associated equipment, to include experience in programming of systems such as programmable logic controls and distributed control systems as well as the configuration of microprocessor-controlled devices.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• State of Texas Class “C” Texas Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Preventive/ Predictive Maintenance- Supports and applies preventive and predictive maintenance procedures and the reliability centered maintenance practices. Acts as the technical expert in the performance of preventive/predictive maintenance to include planning and review of maintenance process, procedures and evaluate date resulting from work performed. This may require driving a university vehicle to various locations on campus.

• Electronic Files - Documents and manages electronic files to include maintenance processes, records, spreadsheets, CAD drawings, databases, specifications, etc. undefined.

• Technical Representative- Acts as project coordinator or lead technical representative for implementation of various plant projects. Provides professional interaction with various levels of plant operations, maintenance, management, and outside project management personnel.

• Evaluation -Evaluates all types of instrumentation and electrical system equipment and components. Reads and works from P&ID Drawings, electrical drawings, manufacturer drawings and blueprints. Adjusts, calibrates and tunes plant equipment, instrumentation and control systems, including support for routine maintenance, equipment overhauls or upgrades and capital project improvements.

• Troubleshooting - Leads troubleshooting and repair efforts of sophisticated electrical and control systems. Exercises outstanding troubleshooting skills and must be able to determine corrective actions for abnormal conditions for utilities electrical distribution/generation systems as well as instrumentation and control systems. Performs root cause analysis of system or equipment failures.

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.