Assistant Director - Analytics & Energy Management

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States

Duration: Full Time

Job Posting Title:

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Hiring Department:

Utilities and Energy Management

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

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FLSA Status:

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. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical 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.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives - and we look forward to hearing from you!

Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.

Your skills will make a difference.

You'll 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 Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has earning 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 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: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Assistant Director will lead the Analytics & Energy Management groups within UEM, focusing on process improvement, data strategy, and performance metrics . This role ensures alignment with UEM's goals of operational excellence, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

The Assistant Director will provide leadership and oversight for UEM's data, performance metrics, and process improvement initiatives through the Analytics team. This includes developing and implementing a comprehensive data strategy that supports UEM's long-term objectives and setting the vision for how data drives decision-making and operational performance across the organization.

Additionally, the Assistant Director will lead the Energy Management team tracking campus energy and water usage, identify under-performing generation assets & buildings, set priorities of opportunities, monitor progress, and verify improvements.

The role involves working with multiple stakeholders to design and implement streamlined processes that enhance utilities production and utilization efficiency, and championing the adoption of innovative tools and best practices to improve performance.

Responsibilities

Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency Enhancement: Leads UEM process improvement initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to design, implement, and manage streamlined processes that enhance efficiency, operation, and service delivery across UEM functions.
Strategic Data Leadership and Analytics Management: Develops, implements, and oversees UEM's comprehensive data strategy and analytics vision, ensuring data drives decision-making, performance metrics, and operational excellence in alignment with UEM goals. Champions data innovation and best practices.
Energy Utilization: Partnering with the Sustainability team; foster relationships with Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety, colleges, and auxiliary owners. Create incentives that encourage staff to improve energy performance to achieve goals. Influence facility leadership to communicate importance of energy management to associates and rest of Campus community. Utilize software tools to analyze buildings and equipment efficiency. Seek out state and federal incentives for energy efficiency projects.
Energy Improvements: Set tone for improvements throughout the organization. Measure the success of the energy management program. Collect energy use information and document performance data overtime. Perform baseline analyses and understand energy patterns and trends. Evaluate operating performance of facility systems and equipment to determine improvement potential. Provide guidance and strategy for data maintenance, analysis, and visualization. Provide energy data to other UT offices and research groups.
Team Leadership and Development: Manages, recruits, mentors, and develops the Analytics and Energy Management teams, fostering a collaborative, innovative culture to achieve departmental goals and support UEM's mission.
Administrative Duties: Assist in the supervision and required administrative duties. Ensures that work is performed per departmental and university standards and procedures.
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.
Performs other related functions as assigned. Attends staff meetings, safety training or meetings. Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses. Required to carry University cell phone during work hours. Adheres to Utilities and University policies and procedures. Drive university vehicle or cart. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Familiarity with energy savings techniques as they relate to HVAC and controls.
Licensed P.E. in the State of Texas.
Minimum of three years of experience in energy management.
Familiarity with energy savings techniques as they relate to HVAC and controls.
Experience in a University Campus environment.
Managerial and/or supervisory experience.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a utility management, public works, or related field.
Strong leadership skills to manage and develop teams, strategic plans, and execute technical programs or projects.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master or higher degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.
Certified as a Certified Energy Manager.
Eight or more years of progressively responsible managerial and administrative experience in a utilities system.
15 years of relevant experience in administrative practices and procedures as applied to the operations of a utilities department.
Experience/knowledge about utility operations and maintenance, system planning, and work processes.

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

$140,000

Environmental Demands:

May work around standard office conditions
Personal Protection Equipment usage is mandatory in all operating spaces that include hearing and eye protection, gloves, suitable attire and breathing devices may be required under certain conditions.
Exposure to heat, chemicals, heated surfaces and asbestos.
Exposure to electrical and explosive hazards.
Exposure to computer emissions.
Exposure to biohazards.
Exposure to extreme temperatures.

Physical Tasks:

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.

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.
Drive University vehicles.
Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
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

This role does not provide sponsorship.

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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces. Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends.

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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.

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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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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 an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.