Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Electric Production

Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Electric Production

Annual Salary Range: $42,066.96 - $50,480.35 Grade: 25

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Electric Production, located in the heart of Central Louisiana,to perform manual and supervisory work to repair and maintain equipment and machinery in the Electric Production Plant.

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

• Organizes, prioritizes, assigns, and supervises work involved in the inspection and maintenance of Electric Plant:prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex situations and provides technical expertise.
• Supervises and participates in the mechanical repair work of plant machinery:assists with the actual repair work or welding and fabricating of turbines, generators, pumps, as well as preventative maintenance of Wartsila stationary engines.
• Monitors and implements precautionary work methods and safety equipment to ensure the safety of workers; conducts safety training and meetings with employees to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and safety regulations.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or maintains the appropriate paperwork necessary to the functions of this position: prepares or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, materials requisitions, maintenance logs, etc.; receives various forms, reports, maintenance requests, timesheets, leave request forms, invoices, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete essential functions:may operate or supervise the operation of backhoes, lathes, milling machines, wire welding machines, plasma cutters, tractors, compressors, pumps, turbines, overhead cranes, welding tools, dial calipers, or other equipment or supplies.

High School diploma or GED, with vocational or technical certification in Welding, Fabrication, or related field; supplemented by substantial experience involving electric utility generation plant mechanical, welding, and machinist skills; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and supervisory abilities for this job.

Completion of Wartsila gas-fueled internal combustion reciprocating engines is required for employment in this classification after the commercial operations date of the new units.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain it throughout employment.

40 hours per week, including shift work, some overtime per departmental needs, weekends, and holidays

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer