Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist

Posting Title Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist Job Requisition Number AE503725 Position Number 111965 Job Type Full-Time Division Name District Cooling Minimum Qualifications

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 operations and maintenance experience in multiple crafts/fields to be successful.

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

• 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 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. 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 07/10/2024 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 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 aligning/rebuilding pumps and motors

• Experience performing electrical / electronics maintenance

• Experience in Operation and maintenance of industrial PLCs

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

• Experience in Certified industrial welding

• Graduate of US Navy Nuclear program (or equivalent technical training), or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

• Ability to travel to multiple work locations

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

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.