Head Operator

Job Details

San Marcos, TX
Texas State University
Head Operator

Posting Number: 2026573
Location: San Marcos
Department: Utility Operations
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $4,894 - $5,375
Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Familiar with building automation and controls software, including Siemens Insight/Desigo, IoT systems, and BACnet protocols for automated thermal plant operations.
• Understanding of energy conservation technologies, strategies, and emerging global best practices that improve thermal plant efficiency.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Visio, AIM software, and electronic log sheets to prepare daily and monthly reports for chilled water, steam production, and water consumption.
• Experienced in the manual and automated operation, monitoring, control, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment and building/thermal plant systems via computer terminals.
• Trained in water testing protocols for cooling towers, chillers, boilers, and water heaters, including troubleshooting chemical station operations.
• Must be able to obtain certification to operate a forklift, genie boom, and scissor lift through the university’s training program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of normal and emergency electric energy generation systems, including electrical wiring for control and power installations.
• Experienced in creating and interpreting one-line and three-line electrical schematics, diagrams, and mechanical blueprints for thermal plants and buildings.
• Ability to collaborate with Control Technicians to create computerized graphics and program codes.
• Capable of leading and training Plant Operators I, II, and new employees to support the continuous operation of campus thermal plants.

Job Description:

Maintain plant and building systems hardware to provide continuous, consistent, and accurate information and control of plant systems, processes and equipment.

Job Duties:

• Use computer terminals to schedule, monitor, control, and troubleshoot all automated plant and building equipment.
• Watch, test, and troubleshoot chemical stations and monitor water chemical levels for equipment protection and energy efficiency.
• Perform as the point of contact for the University Contact Center and direct business and after-hour phone calls to proper shops for assistance.
• Prepare and complete log sheets, update daily logs and monthly reports for chill water, steam production and water consumption.
• Lead Plant Operator I and II’s to physically ensure all equipment is available and prepared to start and stop and to support automated operation of equipment.
• Provide training for new employees on manual and automated operations and update existing plant operators I and II.
• Receive training in the supervisor and manager duties and responsibilities.
• Respond to alarms as first responder, notify the proper personnel and repair shops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.