Energy Analyst Assistant

Job Posting Title:
Energy Analyst Assistant
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Hiring Department:
EMO - Demand Side Energy
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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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 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 access to all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.
• For more details, please see https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.

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.
Purpose
Support energy and water efficiency in University of Texas at Austin facilities and plants through involvement in processes including new construction, major renovations, and energy and water conservation measures.
Responsibilities

• Monitoring, validating and troubleshooting - Assist with monitoring utility systems and building performance using various tools including building automation systems and fault detection and diagnostics to find and diagnose issues. Assist with reviewing and analyzing consumption data trends to identify usage patterns and irregularities. Assist with monitoring, verifying, and cleaning meter consumption data using predictive modeling. Assist with updating and maintaining predictive consumption regression models for energy and water meters. Assist with diagnosing and managing the resolution of energy and water-related issues with the help of other staff.
• Analysis and reporting - Assist with identifying opportunities for energy and water conservation by evaluating the operating performance of mechanical, lighting, and water systems. Assist with analyzing technical and financial feasibility of implementing energy and water conservation measures including quantifying potential savings opportunities. Assist with baseline analyses, measurement and verification, and life cycle analysis calculations of consumption and emissions for various energy and water conservation measures. Assist with developing reports and presentations on energy and water analysis including project plans, reports, recommendations, and results of conservation measures.
• Commissioning, auditing, and equipment scheduling - Contribute to existing building commissioning projects by gathering facility information, benchmarking facility performance, preparing plans and reports, and conducting interviews and surveys. Measure conditions and utility energy with devices such as data loggers, universal data recorders, light meters, psychrometric charts, watt meters, volt meters, thermometers, or utility meters. Perform field audits of HVAC, lighting, and water systems to understand how resources are measured and consumed. Perform field testing of mechanical and lighting equipment including valves, dampers, fans, and pumps. Assist with developing and maintaining building HVAC and lighting operation schedules.
• Collaborating - Work collaboratively within the Energy Management team consisting of Energy Engineers, Energy Analysts, and Technical Staff. Work collaboratively with staff from utilities as well as other departments including facilities, campus planning and construction, sustainability, academics, athletics, and student and administrative organizations to further energy and water conservation programs.
• 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. Drive a university vehicle or cart. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
• 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.
• 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. Carries provided cell phone and participates in rotating on-call program.

Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or completed associate degree level technical courses in one of the following areas: Energy Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Technology or other related field. At least nine hours of course work or one year of work experience in a combination of the following: Energy systems, HVAC system design and/or operation, hydronic system design and/or operation, energy modeling, and/or commissioning. Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituents and workforce. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Energy Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Technology or other related field. Already achieved Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP Building Design + Construction), or building commissioning certification. Experience with national standards such as ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and ASHRAE 62.1. Experience in operation of building automation systems or diagnosis of HVAC components and system issues. Experience in the development or review of construction standards or codes. Experience in developing workflows or processes. Experience in the design, construction management, or installation of HVAC and other building systems. Experience in educational, research, and/or healthcare facilities, infrastructure, or systems. Experience in existing building commissioning and/or energy and water conservation programs. Experience or coursework in computer programming. Experience or coursework in building energy modeling.
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
$53,000
Working Conditions
For Remote Workers:

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation
• Work will be performed remotely through remote connections

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.
• Operate job related equipment. May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes.
• Participate in on-call program.

Work Shift

• 40 Hr Work Schedule - 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM; This position provides for work-life balance with typically a 40-hours work week that includes flexible work arrangements.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor 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, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of ...