Utilities Insulator Job at The University of Texas at Austin Staff, Austin, TX

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  • The University of Texas at Austin Staff
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Utilities Insulator

To perform journey-level skills in the installation of insulating materials in an electrical generation, mechanical or chilling stations environment. Responsible for providing journey-level craftsmanship in the installation, maintenance, and repair of insulating materials.

Installs, repairs, modifies, and maintains insulating materials to existing and new plant equipment, systems, spaces, plant piping, and distribution piping in accordance with plant specifications and standards. Repairs, installs, and fabricates removable insulation covers and insulation blankets for plant systems and equipment. Repairs, removes, and installs brick and refractory in boilers. Accuracy in all phases of work performed.

Works in conjunction with trades or craft personnel in support of systems within power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels, and other campus shops. Able to work in confined spaces. Able to work on elevated areas, such as scaffolds, grating floors, catwalks, and ladders with appropriate fall protection as required. May be required to erect scaffolding to perform work in accordance with industry standards. Able to operate forklifts and personnel lifts.

Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas. Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems, or deficiencies and takes appropriate actions. Identifies and reports safety hazards. Reviews and updates standards and specifications.

Requests material orders, receives, and maintains inventory of insulating materials, supplies and tools. Able to obtain and maintain an Asbestos O and M Supervisor abatement license for use in removal and repair of Asbestos Containing Materials "ACM" in accordance with all governing laws and regulations. Able to wear a respirator. Maintains records of insulation work performed.

Verifies compliance with specifications and standards of workmanship and safety. Attends job-related training and completes training modules. Training certification required within 18 months. Drive UT vehicle. Maintains acceptable driving record required by UT Systems Policy UTS157.

Perform other related functions as assigned. Attends staff, safety meetings, plant operation and maintenance training courses. Trains fellow personnel on operational and maintenance procedures as required. Required to carry University cell phone during work and on-call hours.

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.

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.

$60,000

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

Use of a keyboard and personal computer

Fine manual dexterity

May be required to perform elevated work.

Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.

May be required to lift up to 50lbs.

Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.

Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards typical to central plants, and utility distribution systems.

May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces. Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends.

40 hours a week, Monday - Friday 06:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Job Tags

Casual work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift

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