JOB SUMMARY:

Perform journeyman level operation of equipment and machinery in the utilities plant. Maintain the necessary technical skills to repair, maintain, inspect, and operate Utilities production, distribution, and energy management equipment.  Responsible for providing assistance in the operation of electrical, mechanical equipment or systems.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

·        Starts up, shuts down and adjusts power plant and/or chilling station equipment or systems in accordance with established operational and safety procedures.

• Monitors equipment and maintains records of equipment operational status.

• Completes work orders using automated maintenance program systems.

• Identifies and reports safety hazards. 

• Supervises support staff as needed.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Attends staff and safety training meetings.

• Attends plant operation and maintenance training courses.

• Trains new personnel as required.

• May perform preventative or corrective maintenance tasks incidental to the operation of mechanical or electrical systems.

• Diagnoses and repairs complex system wide problems.

• Organizes repair projects involving multiple trades.

• Backs up coordinator in his absence.

• Interprets trend analysis and determines when equipment should be started and stopped.

• Develops and implements complex control programs on the energy management system.

• Performs related duties as required.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of journeyman experience

(in HVAC,  Electrical,   Electronics, or  Stationary Engineering)

Valid Class C Driver’s license

EQUIPMENT:

General equipment used in allied trades

Standard Office Equipment for basic computer access and e-mail

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Some exposure to weather and physical hazards.

Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards typical to central plants and utility distribution systems.

May be required to work extended or rotating shifts.

Lifting heavy objects and work in plant environment

 OTHER:

 Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the vice president for human resources and employee services.