Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist Sr Job Austin area,Texas USA,Energy/Power Generation

Utility Facility Operations and Maintenance

Under general supervision, performs complex tasks related to installation, maintenance, and operation of equipment in a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation.

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.

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.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 turbo electric 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

Valid Texas class C driver license or ability…