Position Information

　　Posting Title Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist

　　Job Requisition Number AE503483

　　Position Number 105405

　　Job Type Full-Time

　　Division Name District Cooling

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

　　Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus (4) years of experience in a field related to the installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a utility facility power, steam, or chiller operation.Licenses or Certifications:

　　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.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Moderate bending, lifting, walking, carrying, climbing ladders, and using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

　　Must be able to work a varying shift work schedule.

　　Must be able to work in confined areas.

　　Must be able to work on elevated structures.

　　Must be able to work under emergency and all weather conditions.

　　Notes to Applicants

　　This position operates and maintains electrical, steam, and chilled water equipment and systems that directly supports critical life safety services at the Dell Children’s Hospital. Due to the critical nature of our customers, the work environment is a high stress environment in extreme conditions (outdoors in hot/cold temperatures). The position requires 4 years of operations and maintenance experience in multiple crafts/fields to be successful.

　　This position is categorized as Essential Personnel which requires reporting to work during emergencies and bad weather.

　　*This position will be assigned to a 3rd ( NIGHT ) shift position. The normal working hours for this position will be Thursday – Tuesday 2300-0700. Work outside of the normal schedule (multiple shifts, weekends, holidays) will be required to support plant operations / projects.

　　1) This position requires the ability to work in extreme hot/cold, confined spaces, climb ladders, lift 50 pounds, noisy environments, and wear a respirator when required.

　　2) As required, this position may report to multiple locations including but not limited to:

　　• Mueller Energy Center ( MEC ) | 4901 Lancaster Dr, Austin Tx. 78723

　　• Domain District Cooling Plant | 3120 Kramer Ln, Austin TX 78758

　　• Highland Campus Plant | 6018 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin TX 78752

　　Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE (http://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits) for more information.

　　Employment Application:

　　The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

　　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.

　　Résumés will not be accepted and 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.

　　Driving Requirement:

　　This position requires a “Class C” or the ability to acquire within 90 days of your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite (https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Employment/new_hire_driver_safety_standards.pdf) . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

　　Pay Range

　　$30.29 – $37.86

　　Hours

　　The normal working hours for this position will be Thursday – Tuesday 2300-0700.

　　Work outside of the normal schedule (multiple shifts, weekends, holidays) will be required to support plant operations / projects.

　　Job Close Date 01/29/2024

　　Type of Posting External

　　Department Austin Energy

　　Regular/Temporary Regular

　　Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

　　Category Technical

　　Location Mueller, Domain and/or Highland Campus Plant

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Preferred Experience:

　　Experience providing technical expertise and support in water chemistry, tribology and power plant chemistry operations and maintenance.

　　Experience collecting and analyzing samples from power plant machinery in accordance with established preventative maintenance programs.

　　Experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting water treatment systems, closed loop cooling water systems, cooling towers and boilers

　　Strong water chemistry background

　　Experience collecting and testing industrial water samples

　　Graduate of US Navy Nuclear program (or equivalent technical training)

　　Navy LELT or ELT submarine experience

　　Strong trend analysis ( Lean / 6 Sigma) experience.

　　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.

　　Installs, tests, debugs, and repairs complex utility equipment. Calibrates sensors, controllers, and meters. Enters data into computerized and/or manual maintenance systems.

　　Records data on appropriate forms, logs, etc.

　　Starts up/shuts down diesel generator units. Operates mechanical screens. Monitors operation of equipment and machinery in work area.

　　Reads gauges and meters. Checks, cleans, and services equipment pumps, power tools, etc. Checks equipment for proper operation, safety, and/or needed maintenance. Turns on/off valve with valve wrench. Operates centrifuge, generator, turbine, and/or auxiliary equipment.

　　Sets up and operates sump and/or other pumps. Cleans tanks, feeds chemicals, etc.

　　Repairs, services, and installs components of the boiler, turbine, generator, HVAC , electrical, uninterruptible power supply, or 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, labor).

　　Performs mechanical alignments for rotating equipment and their drivers. Troubleshoots mechanical systems and/or equipment, sometimes within critical infrastructure. Disassembles and reassembles complex mechanical components. Determines close tolerance fit of associated parts.

　　Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

　　None.

　　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 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.

　　Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation

　　EEO/ADA

　　The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

　　The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

　　Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation from High School or equivalent, plus (4) years of experience in a field related to the installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation. Do you meet these requirements? Yes

　　No

　　Do you have a Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment? Yes

　　No

　　The City of Austin Driver Safety Program requires that applicants have a current driving record with no more than six (6) Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) points. Please indicate if you have reviewed the City of Austin Driver Safety Program standards (link provided in the "Notes to Applicant" section), and indicate if you meet the requirements of the program, including a current driving record with no more than six (6) Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) points. Yes

　　No

　　This position is categorized as Essential Personnel which requires reporting to work during emergency and/or bad weather closures. Are you available to work during those times as necessary? Yes

　　No

　　This position requires working multiple shifts, overtime, on call and call back work. Are you available to work as required? Yes

　　No

　　Are you comfortable with operating and maintaining critical equipment, responsible for life safety systems of a hospital? Yes

　　No

　　This position will be assigned to a 3rd (NIGHT) shift position. The normal working hours for this position will be Thursday - Tuesday 2300-0700. Do you agree to work these hours? Yes

　　No

　　Describe your experience in providing technical expertise and support in water chemistry, tribology and power plant chemistry operations and maintenance. (Open Ended Question)

　　Describe your experience collecting and analyzing samples from power plant machinery in accordance with established preventative maintenance programs. (Open Ended Question)

　　Describe your experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting water treatment systems, closed loop cooling water systems, cooling towers and boilers. (Open Ended Question)

　　Do you have US Navy Nuclear program or equivalent technical training? Yes

　　No

　　Describe your experience with trend analysis (Lean / 6 Sigma). (Open Ended Question)

　　Do you have Navy LELT or ELT submarine experience? Yes

　　No

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