Process Control Manager

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Job description

Job Posting Title: Process Control Manager Hiring Department: Utilities and Energy Management Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer Earliest Start Date: Ongoing Position Duration: Expected to Continue Location: AUSTIN, TX Job Details: General Notes Who We Are We are "the power behind UT". Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). We have more than 190 employees in five divisions: Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Strategic Programs, Mechanical Distribution, Operations, and Support Services. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking candidates who share the following core values: Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community. Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity. Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships. Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services. Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge. Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship. You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of University students, faculty, and staff, thereby enhancing the experience of being a member of one of the premier institutions in the world. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%). Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options. Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds. Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b). Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses. Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities. Tuition assistance. Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets. Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card. Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card. For more details, please see: and Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship. Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. May work four ten-hour shifts, nine-eighty shifts, or alternate work schedule. Applicant required to successfully complete physical abilities testing to remove/replace a large manhole cover weighing 120 lbs and drag 4 ft.; lift/carry 78 lbs, pull 125 lbs, lift two-45 lbs of weight up a ladder, kneeling work in confined spaces, and other tasks. Purpose Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Process Controls, assumes primary responsibility for developing the implementation plans for Power Plant and Chilling Stations control systems, SCADA energy and protection relays and systems, and technical oversight of these systems. Responsibilities Oversees, mentor, and provides technical and coordination support of Process Controls group. Set expectations for programmers, perform yearly appraisal, and report out issues to Assistant Director. Act as the backup for the Assistant Director as needed. Consider and recommend changes to the utility system controls, including substations and electrical distribution controls, generation controls and provide technical oversight of systems that recommend optimal dispatch. Maintain various Distributed Control System (DCS), and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs and Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications throughout the power plant and chilling stations, as well as SCADA controls. Provide technical support to these systems. Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, distributed controls, and related applications. Maintain , recommend and implement modifications and upgrades. Provide guidance and recommendations regarding the use of technology in the operational process. Support the mission and policies and procedures of utilities and the university. Drive UT vehicle. Maintain acceptable driving record required by UT System Policy UTS157. Support the mission policies and procedures of utilities and the university. Drive UT vehicle. Maintain an acceptable driving record required by UT System Policy UTS157. 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. Perform other related functions as assigned. Work is performed in accordance with normal trade practices and is inspected for conformity to standards, quality and quantity by journey-level employees or supervisor. Attends staff meetings, safety training and meetings. Attend plant operation and maintenance training courses. Complete plant operation and maintenance training courses. Training certification required within 18 months. Required to carry University cell phone. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent experience of 10 years in the design, implementation, and interface of real time control systems utilizing computers, networking, PLC, and DCS. Experience in a higher education environment is required. Experience with Rockwell (RSView, RSLogix), Emerson (Ovation), and GE Software (GE-Cimplicity, Power Management Control System) is required as well. SCADA and power management equipment, SEL relays, and metering is required. Familiarity with communication protocols such us Modbus, ControlNet, FieldBus, and OPC are a must. Applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications 5 years experience in the operations of gas and steam turbines, industrial chillers, and associated equipment. Experience in power plant administration, supervision, and management. Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Salary Range $120,000 Working Conditions Environmental Demands: Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished) May work in all weather conditions May work in extreme temperatures May work around chemical fumes May work around standard office conditions May work around biohazards May work around chemicals May work around electrical and mechanical hazards Physical Tasks: Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Climbing of stairs Climbing of ladders Lifting and moving Additional Working Conditions: May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels. May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend. May be required to perform elevated work. Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds. May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes. Operate other job related equipment. Participate in on-call program. Work Shift 40 Hour Work Week Schedule; Monday-Friday, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition . click apply for full job details

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