Maintenance Mechanic - Relief Operator 1-4

City Utilities Maintenance Mechanic – Relief Operator

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MM-RO 1: $30.28/hour MM-RO 2: $35.36 MM-RO 3: $40.31 MM-RO 4: $44.14

5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, rotating days

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Supervisor-Power Station Operations, and in coordination with control operators, assists placing into operation or taking out of service, boilers, steam and combustion turbines, and all related auxiliary equipment. Makes visual checks and takes regular readings on equipment throughout the Plant. This job description applies to Maintenance Mechanic – Relief Operator 1, 2, 3, & 4. Duties in this job description are assigned gradually as the worker develops knowledge and proficiency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Starts, stops, monitors, operates, adjusts and maintains on line, any and all power plant equipment, such as: boilers, steam and combustion turbines, pumps, condensers, soot blowing equipment, demineralizers, ash handling equipment, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Maintains coal flow to boilers, records hourly readings. Notes and reports to supervisor any unusual conditions of equipment. Cleans equipment, wipes oil. Observes safety practices and policies.
• During emergency and unusual conditions, demonstrates competency by acting to prevent dangerous conditions from occurring. Initiates necessary steps in an orderly sequence to maintain operation, while protecting equipment and personnel.
• Provides break-in for future Relief Operators. Steps up to higher classified operations positions as scheduled by management. Occasionally may be required to act as a step-up Control Operator, as designated by management.
• Performs other duties such as cleaning, lubricating, preventive maintenance, training, etc., as deemed necessary by management to ensure full productivity, and safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Uses an electronic tablet or computer to take logs, perform certain shift functions, add work requests to the Maintenance Management System, and modify or complete work orders in the Maintenance Management System.
• Will be required to immediately promote to higher classification within operations when an opening occurs based on seniority.
• Performs maintenance work as assigned and during unit outages.
• Adheres to Utility policy, procedures, department directives, EPA/MDNR Emission Permits, NERC/FERC and other compliance regulations, safety operating rules, EEO plans.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent required. Two years power plant/heavy industrial mechanical or operational experience (for example: boilers, turbines, large pumps, conveyors, compressors, valves, etc.) is required. A minimum of 6 relevant applicable college credits may be substituted for 1.5 years of experience. Non-credit courses or GPI Learn modules may be submitted for consideration. Relevant military mechanical/operational training and/or experience may be substituted for power plant experience.

To be eligible for the next classification, must complete the approved curriculum including, but not limited to on the job and computer-based training. The employee shall complete each step of training within allotted time as outlined by management.

Licensing/Certification:

Must have a valid driver's license (minimum Class

F).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skills and abilities

are expected to increase as the employee gains experience and progresses through the job classifications.

• Basic knowledge of: o Computers and handheld devices for record keeping and adding work orders.o Thermodynamicso Mechanical aptitudeo Operations of industrial equipment such as dump trucks, euclid trucks, skid steers, backhoe, etc.o Adjusting auxiliary equipment operating outside normal parameters.

• Ability to:o…