Power Plant Operator II

Texas Behavioral Health Center

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Texas Behavioral Health Center is actively seeking an experienced Power Plant Operator II to support daily operation and maintenance of central plant equipment. This role performs journey‑level work with minimal supervision, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, water treatment systems, and building automation systems.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of three (3) years of paid work experience in Thermal, Power, Physical plant operations maintaining chillers, boilers, water treatment and BAS; technically skilled, safety‑focused, and proactive, with the ability to work independently, solve problems quickly, and maintain reliable plant operations in a fast‑paced environment.

Work Location Dallas, Texas - onsite 100% of time.

Shift Requirement 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday and then 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent
  

• Experience
  3 years of experience in Thermal Power plant operations maintaining chillers, boilers, water treatment and BAS
  May consider additional related education in lieu of experience (each year completed from a related plant operator higher education training program may be substituted for a year of required experience; this includes related vocational or trade school).

Preferred

• Experience
  Completion of certified operator program and experience in university physical plant environment.
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  Completion of certified operator program and experience in university physical plant environment. Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Starts up, shuts down, and adjusts power plant and/or chilling station equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas. Monitors equipment and maintains records of equipment operational status.
• Modifies and changes graphics as systems change and are upgraded.
• Operates control computer systems. Recognize and identifies issues, troubleshoots and analyzes problems based on equipment operation records.
• Performs detailed inspections of operating equipment for proper operation.
• Informs appropriate personnel of unusual conditions, problems or deficiencies.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards and equipment malfunctions.
• Supervises support staff as needed. Attends meetings and training courses. Trains new personnel as required.
• May perform preventative or corrective maintenance tasks to operation of mechanical or electrical systems.
• May complete work orders using automated maintenance program systems.
• Able to work with contractors on projects and other maintenance activities in the plant.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.