Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist Sr

City of Austin•Austin, TX

9d•$38 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs complex tasks related to installation, maintenance, and operation of equipment in a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation. This position operates and maintains electrical, steam, and chilled water equipment and systems. Due to the critical nature of our customers, the work environment is a high stress environment in extreme conditions (outdoors in hot/cold temperatures). The position requires operations and maintenance experience in multiple crafts/fields to be successful. This position is categorized as Essential Personnel which requires reporting to work during emergencies and bad weather. This posting is for a 3rd (NIGHT) shift position, or any shift as required by the business. Specific shift will be assigned at the completion of the hiring process. Work outside of the normal schedule (multiple shifts, weekends, holidays) will be required to support plant operations / projects.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.
This position requires the ability to work in extreme hot/cold, confined spaces, climb ladders, lift 50 pounds, noisy environments, and wear a respirator when required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in District Cooling Plant Operations and Maintenance.
Experience in operations and maintenance of thermal storage ice tanks and associated equipment.
Experience in using Maximo for maintenance scheduling and labor reporting.

Responsibilities

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.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.