AE Operations & Maintenance Specialist

** Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
**** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** 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.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** 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.
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Experience in Operations and maintenance of district energy & cooling plant.
* Experience in Operation and maintenance of industrial chillers.
* Experience in Operation and maintenance of industrial boilers.
* Experience in Operation and maintenance of gas turbines.
* Experience performing electrical / electronics maintenance.
* Experience in Operation and maintenance of industrial PLCs.
* Demonstrated completion of or participation in advanced, high rigor technical training (e.g., US Navy Nuclear Program) or comparable structured technical training or programs.
* Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
* The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
* Statements such as  see résumé  will not be accepted. You may use  N/A  for fields that are not applicable.
* Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
** If you are selected as a top candidate:
** Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
** Competitive Benefits**:
Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
** Career Growth**:
Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
** Competitive Benefits**:
Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
** Career Growth**:
Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.