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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

Manager of Mechanical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USA$120k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar discipline is required, or four additional years of experience in electricity, steam, chilled water generation, and distribution systems may be credited as equivalent to an Engineering degree.
  • Four years of experience in equipment reliability is required.
  • Ability to communicate principles of condition-based maintenance in vibration and oil analysis is required.
  • At least four years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity is required.
  • Ability to foster a safe and cooperative work environment is required.
  • Experience in decision-making, budget management, and environmental stewardship is required.
  • A proven track record of leadership and creating an environment of employee involvement and continuous improvement is required.
  • A Class C operator's driver's license is required, and the selected applicant must provide a current three-year driving record. A Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident if not currently a Texas resident.
  • The role requires the ability to work in confined spaces, elevated spaces, and extended shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to participate in an on-call program.
  • The role requires driving University vehicles and maintaining an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and guide maintenance actions for power plants and chilling stations to reduce equipment downtime, pursue maintenance strategies based on asset criticality, review and support end users of maintenance programs, and develop new programs as needed.
  • Administer and develop a comprehensive condition-based maintenance program to preserve district energy assets, and train employees to gather information on vibration, oil analysis, vessel integrity, and other maintenance measures.
  • Lead predictive and preventive maintenance programs in cooperation with department supervisors, report plant metrics on program effectiveness, recommend opportunities for improvement, provide input for safety and quality programs, and assist with other plant programs as assigned.
  • Provide direct support to maintenance departments in the power plant, chilling stations, and distribution systems, and handle confidential and sensitive information.
  • Guide departments in developing goals and long-range plans for reliable operations, communicate with various groups, act as a technical resource and mentor, and support Utilities and the University's values, mission, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide construction-management oversight for large capital projects as needed; serve as a subject-matter expert for campus and department infrastructure and building-system projects; review drawings and specifications for major construction projects for adherence to Utilities and Energy Management standards; and provide input to specifications to improve asset reliability and maintenance.
  • Support power plants and chilling stations in strategic planning, preventive maintenance development, and internal documentation; develop and maintain utility preventive-maintenance standards; and work with departmental and campus stakeholders on major asset maintenance scheduling and execution.
  • In cooperation with maintenance supervisors, recommend and investigate training programs, assess personnel skills, interview applicants, and make hiring recommendations.
  • Perform other related functions as assigned, attend staff meetings and safety training or meetings, attend plant operation and maintenance training courses, carry a University cell phone during work and on-call hours, and respond to events outside scheduled hours, including weekends and holidays, to support plant needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree in Engineering is preferred.
  • Five years of experience in energy management, engineering, power plant or similar operations administration, supervision, and operations is preferred.
  • Experience using multiple condition-based maintenance programs and methods is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate in ways that effectively motivate and influence others and to interface effectively with various groups and cultures is preferred.
  • Experience in environmental compliance programs is preferred.
  • Experience operating and maintaining a combustion-turbine-based power plant and managing a district energy system is preferred.

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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of fields.

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