Utilities Engineering Student

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Utilities Engineering Student
Requisition Number DU09152
Department Name 3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range 18.00
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
HS
Required Related Experience
0
Required License/Registration/Certification
na
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time
Shift
15 – 20 hours per week
Job Summary
The Utilities Engineering student employee will support UEM’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and resilient utility and energy services to our campus community. The UEM Production and Distribution Departments produce chilled water and steam in three central heating and four central cooling plants, and deliver utilities to the campus through an extensive underground distribution system. Reporting to the Utilities Engineering Manager, the student will assist in engineering solutions for UK’s Heating & Cooling Production and Distribution departments, including safety protocols, code compliance, preventative maintenance, energy efficiency improvements, project development, process improvement, and data acquisition and analysis. The ideal student will be proficient in written and oral communications, comfortable working in a hands-on environment (i.e. heating and cooling plants, underground vaults), and committed to continuous improvement. Students in Mechanical, Biosystems & Ag, Chemical, or Civil Engineering disciplines are encouraged to apply.
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 04/29/2022
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. 
 As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 
 Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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