Purpose: |
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Under general direction, supervises personnel in the installation, operation, and maintenance of utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operations. |
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.
- Provides oversight for utility staff, contractors, and vendors performing work on-site.
- Provides leadership in major repairs, construction and improvement projects.
- Coordinates utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operations and maintenance activities to minimize impact on others. Attends meetings as section representative.
- Oversees site safety program and investigates work-related incidents.
- Provides technical advice and assistance to field personnel, contractors, etc.
- Monitors operation and/or maintenance of utility systems, such as electrical, HVAC, protection, and mechanical, etc.
- Troubleshoots equipment abnormalities and recommends and implements related repairs or modifications as well as training to improve skills and knowledge.
- Provides outage and clearance technical expertise to minimize outage times and maximize operational reliability.
- Corresponds with customers and evaluates and monitors interdepartmental accountability and productivity to meet needs of customers.
- Analyzes, identifies, and provides leadership in resolving technical and operational problems.
- Develops and revises facility, power, steam, or chiller operating and maintenance procedures.
- Approves, orders, and issues supplies, parts, etc. Evaluates bids and proposals for services/equipment.
- Plans and schedules operations and maintenance of site equipment, assigns and updates work orders, preventative maintenance, and purchase requisitions. Identifies potential environmental and procedural noncompliance issues.
- Coordinates activities with other divisions, emergency response agencies, and other external agencies under emergency situations such as flood, fire, security breech, etc.
- Interprets, explains, and enforces City policies and procedures, building codes, specifications, ordinances, etc.
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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 the equipment, methods, and materials used in repairing and maintaining a combined heat and power or district cooling plant equipment and facilities.
- Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed in or near energized electrical systems.
- Knowledge of boiler, turbine, and generator and industrial chiller controls in a combined heat and power or district cooling plant environment.
- Knowledge of electric and electronic schematics/systems.
- Skill in effective planning and prioritizing of complex construction, maintenance, and repair operations.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Skill in operating precision measurement and calibration equipment.
- Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
- Skill in working from drawings, blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Skill in the methods of troubleshooting complete control systems down to malfunctioning components.
- Skill in directing the work of technicians in maintenance and repair of combined heat and power or district cooling plant equipment/systems.
- Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions.
- 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 installation, operation and/or maintenance in a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. |
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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