Power Plant Technician Senior

City of Austin•Austin, TX

14d•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. The “Power Plant Technician Senior.” position requires demonstrated mastery in one Craft. Job Description: Power Plant Technician Senior Purpose: Under minimal supervision, troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment problems requiring mastery in one of the following areas: is a demonstrated ability in maintenance of electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation/control equipment, ability to operate power plant equipment and provide and utilized appropriate documentation and system updates of work orders. Develop work plans by researching and determining operational or equipment repair requirements. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. The following is required for mastery of the OPERATIONS Craft: Estimates starting time for the idle generation units and follows prescribe startup procedures to bring units online at a specified time. Implements the Changes the loading of turbine/generator as required from the DCS (Distributed Control System) console or through other electronic control systems. Reads meters and records data at specified intervals in appropriate logs and computers and interprets results from the readings. The following is required for mastery of the MECHANICAL Craft: Responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining structural or mechanical equipment at the plant including, turbines; pumps; piping systems; boilers; cooling towers; condensers; scrubber; pressure vessels; and all other associated systems and equipment to maintain efficient plant production of electrical energy. Performs or directs millwright functions in setting up; aligning; balancing; and testing various machinery and equipment, such a turbines; pumps; shafts; bearings; gearboxes; and valves. Work with precision tools and instruments within close tolerances to maintain precision alignment and balance which is critical for maximum life and performance of machinery and equipment. Evaluate the measurements to ensure they meet designed tolerances. The following is required for mastery of the ELECTRICAL Craft: Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, program, and replace complex electrical equipment, A/C and D/C control circuits, magnetic starters, interlock systems, and alarms, to ensure reliable and safe electric generation. Maintain and calibrate electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, main generator, voltage regulator, exciter, protection circuits and relays, in plant transformers, bushings, transfer switches, and other electrical devices. Set up and test various electrical equipment with the use of special testing devices to measure voltage, current, and resistance or locate faults, malfunctions, or device failures. The following is required for mastery of the INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL Craft: Responsible for installing, calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining protective circuits, computers, metering, monitoring, and control systems on boilers, turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary equipment. Remove, dismantle; clean; maintain; and assemble instruments and replace defective components. Perform in shop bench work and component troubleshooting on instrumentation. Reads, and interprets electric generating plants piping & instrument diagrams, wiring and logic diagrams to locate, identify, troubleshoot, and repair plant systems, instrumentation interlocks, etc.

Requirements

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 applicable procedures, methods, equipment, tools, and materials involved in the operations, 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.
Ability to make accurate gauge readings.
Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
Skills for mastery in one maintenance craft or in the operations craft.
Ability to reference/interpret technical manuals sufficient to perform job tasks.
Ability to work in extreme environments. (Hot or Cold)
Ability to climb ladders and work in a noisy environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to wear a respirator where work environment requires.
Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts if work assignment requires.
Ability to sit in front of a computer control console for a 12 hour shift if work assignment requires.
Ability to use various hand and power tools.
Ability to train others and assign work.
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years' experience performing a maintenance or operations craft in a power plant or heavy industrial environment.
Graduation with an Associate's degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Pratt & Whitney Operations and maintenance experience.
Gas Turbine electric generation unit operations and maintenance experience.
Experience performing a maintenance or operations craft in a power plant or heavy industrial environment.
Experience or knowledge of reverse osmosis equipment

Responsibilities

Estimates starting time for the idle generation units and follows prescribe startup procedures to bring units online at a specified time.
Implements the Changes the loading of turbine/generator as required from the DCS (Distributed Control System) console or through other electronic control systems.
Reads meters and records data at specified intervals in appropriate logs and computers and interprets results from the readings.
Responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining structural or mechanical equipment at the plant including, turbines; pumps; piping systems; boilers; cooling towers; condensers; scrubber; pressure vessels; and all other associated systems and equipment to maintain efficient plant production of electrical energy.
Performs or directs millwright functions in setting up; aligning; balancing; and testing various machinery and equipment, such a turbines; pumps; shafts; bearings; gearboxes; and valves.
Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, program, and replace complex electrical equipment, A/C and D/C control circuits, magnetic starters, interlock systems, and alarms, to ensure reliable and safe electric generation.
Maintain and calibrate electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, main generator, voltage regulator, exciter, protection circuits and relays, in plant transformers, bushings, transfer switches, and other electrical devices.
Set up and test various electrical equipment with the use of special testing devices to measure voltage, current, and resistance or locate faults, malfunctions, or device failures.
Responsible for installing, calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining protective circuits, computers, metering, monitoring, and control systems on boilers, turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary equipment.
Remove, dismantle; clean; maintain; and assemble instruments and replace defective components.
Perform in shop bench work and component troubleshooting on instrumentation.
Reads, and interprets electric generating plants piping & instrument diagrams, wiring and logic diagrams to locate, identify, troubleshoot, and repair plant systems, instrumentation interlocks, etc.
Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.