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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Energy Analyst Assistant in Austin, Texas
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.