Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist

City of Austin

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform tasks related to operating equipment and performing mechanics in a power, steam or chiller operations. This position is for Journeyman Level Electricians or Certified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technicians responsible for building, maintaining, and servicing electrical and mechanical equipment throughout Austin Energy and City of Austin facilities. These facilities include Austin Energy substations, power plants, downtown network vaults, service centers, and cooling plants, as well as City of Austin Parks and Recreation Centers. In addition to these duties, this position is also responsible for providing power to special events supported by City Council and Austin Energy.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus (4) years of experience in a field related to the installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a utility facility power, steam, or chiller operation.
Knowledge of basic methods, equipment, tools, and materials involved in the maintenance and repair of large 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 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in all phases of work as a Journeyman-Level Electrician installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems such as low voltage distribution equipment (120/240,277/480), motor controls, ballfields lighting, roadway lighting, facility building equipment and lighting systems.
Working with or around medium voltage distribution equipment(12.5kva,35kva).
Experience working in enclosed and confined spaces.
Experience in all phases of work as a certified air conditioning and refrigeration technician installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC systems such as wall mounts, package units, split systems, and mini splits up 10 tons.
Possess a State of Texas Journeyman Electrician license or higher or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
Possess a State of Texas Certified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) Technician license or higher, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
Possess a Type I and II Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment Certification (EPA Certification), or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
Ability to work with bucket trucks or aerial lifts at heights of up to 150 feet.

Responsibilities

Installs, tests, debugs, and repairs complex utility equipment.
Calibrates sensors, controllers, and meters.
Enters data into computerized and/or manual maintenance systems.
Records data on appropriate forms, logs, etc.
Starts up/shuts down diesel generator units.
Operates mechanical screens.
Monitors operation of equipment and machinery in work area.
Reads gauges and meters.
Checks, cleans, and services equipment pumps, power tools, etc.
Checks equipment for proper operation, safety, and/or needed maintenance.
Turns on/off valve with valve wrench.
Operates centrifuge, generator, turbine, and/or auxiliary equipment.
Sets up and operates sump and/or other pumps.
Cleans tanks, feeds chemicals, etc.
Repairs, services, and installs components of the boiler, turbine, generator, HVAC, electrical, uninterruptible power supply, or 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, labor).
Performs mechanical alignments for rotating equipment and their drivers.
Troubleshoots mechanical systems and/or equipment, sometimes within critical infrastructure.
Disassembles and reassembles complex mechanical components.
Determines close tolerance fit of associated parts.