| Purpose: |
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Under general supervision, performs complex tasks related to installation, maintenance, and operation of equipment in a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation. |
| 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.
- Performs installation, maintenance, and repair/troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical and complex utility-related equipment/facilities. Calibrates sensors, controllers, and meters. Performs chemical testing. Reads gauges and meters. Monitors operation of equipment and machinery in work area.
- Enters data into computer concerning maintenance/repair schedules of equipment. Records data on appropriate form/log. Operates boiler, generator turbine, and/or other auxiliary/utility equipment.
- Reviews work for accuracy and completeness. Repairs, services, and/or installs components of the boiler, turbine, generator, and auxiliary systems of a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation.
- Performs preventive maintenance activities on utility equipment per specification(s). Plans work and identifies necessary resources: tools, equipment, parts, and labor.
- Performs lead activities in one or more of the following activities: HVAC, electrical, certified code welding, machining, steam turbine maintenance, gas turbine maintenance, boiler maintenance, or auxiliary equipment maintenance.
- Performs mechanical alignments for rotating equipment and their drivers. Troubleshoots mechanical systems and/or equipment. Disassembles and reassembles complex mechanical components. Determines close tolerance fit of associated parts.
- Performs installation and troubleshooting/maintenance on critical infrastructure, low-voltage lighting, electrical, and/or HVAC systems or low-voltage systems responsible for controlling high-voltage utility switch gear.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
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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 basic methods, equipment, tools, and materials involved in the maintenance and repair of large and complex systems.
- Knowledge of operating procedures for steam turboelectric generators on high-pressure steam boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Knowledge of safety rules, codes, and regulations applicable when working on or near energized electrical systems, steam systems, and high-pressure water systems.
- Knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures for removing equipment from service for maintenance.
- Knowledge of proper methods and procedures used in cleaning work area and equipment.
- Knowledge of operating procedures for firing and maintaining pressure on high pressure steam boilers and of the operation and maintenance of auxiliary equipment.
- Knowledge of boiler feed water chemical treatment and control.
- Knowledge of pressure, temperature, water level, and other types of indicating instruments used in operation of high-pressure boilers.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in control procedures for operating auxiliary equipment.
- Ability to make accurate gauge readings.
- Ability to reference/interpret manual sufficient to perform job tasks.
- Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards in the COA Driver Safety Program.
- Ability to drive, inspect, and maintain various electric utility vehicles.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation. |
| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
- Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
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| Physical Requirements: |
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- Moderate bending, lifting, walking, carrying, climbing ladders, and using a force equal to lifting up to fifty pounds.
- Must be able to work a varying shift work schedule.
- Must be able to work in confined areas.
- Must be able to work on elevated structures.
- Must be able to work under emergency and all weather conditions.
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