| Purpose: |
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Under general direction and working independently, this position organizes and manages programs in maintenance, repair, or installation of electrical or mechanical equipment and facilities at an electric generating facility. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of crews involved in the modification, maintenance, and repair of generator, turbine, boiler, and auxiliary power plant electrical or mechanical systems.
- Receives and reviews work orders, prints, and sketches for overhaul and modification of electrical systems, power generation systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Reviews prints after work has been completed to ensure master file is complete and accurate.
- Makes periodic plant inspections to ensure work is performed in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Coordinates maintenance activities with operations personnel to minimize down time.
- Consults with engineer and manufacturer representatives on designs or procedural changes for improving efficiency and reliability.
- Authorizes purchases and payments for required equipment and services.
- Interprets departmental policy and initiates personnel actions.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of equipment, methods, and materials used in repairing and maintaining power plant equipment and facilities.
- Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed in general and in/near energized electrical systems.
- Knowledge of boiler, turbine, and generator controls in a power plant environment.
- Knowledge of electric and electronic schematics and systems.
- Knowledge of program management techniques.
- Knowledge of contract language and purchasing policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of various auxiliary controls related to power production.
- Knowledge of engineering terminology, symbols, calculations, and drawings.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of engineering disciplines relevant to electric generation.
- Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques.
- Skill in effectively planning and prioritizing complex construction, maintenance, and repair operations.
- Skill in operating precision measurement and calibration equipment.
- Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
- Skill in reading, interpreting, and understanding drawings, blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Ability to troubleshoot complete control systems down to malfunctioning components.
- Ability to direct the work of technicians maintaining and repairing power plant equipment and systems.
- Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and in making decisions.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with City employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in maintenance of electrical generating equipment and facilities, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Related experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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