Power Plant Maintenance Superintendent - Current City of Austin Employees Only

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in maintenance of electrical generating equipment and facilities, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

None.
Notes to Applicants
This position will lead a team of maintenance personnel at the Sand Hill Energy Center, a 600 Megawatt Facility. This position will be in charge of the Maintenance O&M budget at Sand Hill. and will oversee all gas turbine, steam turbine and auxiliary maintenance repairs, outage planning and scheduling, warehouse. This position is essential and may require long hours and during weather events may be sequestered onsite.

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.

WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION :

The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

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.

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday -Friday
6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Power plant is a 24/7 operation. Work hours may change according to departmental needs. Work hours may include after core hours of operation, holidays, and weekends.
Job Close Date 01/07/2025 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Sand Hill Energy Center, 1101 Falwell Ln., Del Valle, TX Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising in a power plant/utility
- Experience developing strategic maintenance plans to accomplish overall facility goals
- Experience overseeing a power plant outage
- Experience writing & maintaining a budget for a power plant facility
- Experience handling administrative and cost tracking system
- Experience using Maximo version 6 or 7
- Experience in leading and building a team environment
- Experience with a GE 7FA gas turbine, GE D11 steam turbine, and GE LM 6000 gas turbine peaking units.
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.

Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of crews involved in the modification, maintenance, and repair of generator, turbine, boiler, and auxiliary power plant electrical or mechanical systems. Receives and reviews work orders, prints, and sketches for overhaul and modification of electrical systems, power generation systems, and auxiliary equipment. Reviews prints after work has been completed to ensure master file is complete and accurate. Makes periodic plant inspections to ensure work is performed in accordance with established safety procedures. Coordinates maintenance activities with operations personnel to minimize down time. Consults with engineer and manufacturer representatives on designs or procedural changes for improving efficiency and reliability. Authorizes purchases and payments for required equipment and services. Interprets departmental policy and initiates personnel actions.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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 equipment, methods, and materials used in repairing and maintaining power plant equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed in general and in/near energized electrical systems.
• Knowledge of boiler, turbine, and generator controls in a power plant environment.
• Knowledge of electric and electronic schematics and systems.
• Knowledge of program management techniques.
• Knowledge of contract language and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of various auxiliary controls related to power production.
• Knowledge of engineering terminology, symbols, calculations, and drawings.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of engineering disciplines relevant to electric generation.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques.
• Skill in effectively planning and prioritizing complex construction, maintenance, and repair operations.
• Skill in operating precision measurement and calibration equipment.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and understanding drawings, blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot complete control systems down to malfunctioning components.
• Ability to direct the work of technicians maintaining and repairing power plant equipment and systems.
• Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are graduation with an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in maintenance of electrical generating equipment and facilities, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Related experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Are you currently a City of Austin employee?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience supervising in a power plant or a utility?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience developing strategic maintenance plans to accomplish overall facility goals.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience overseeing a power plant outage?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience writing & maintaining a budget for a power plant facility.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience handling an administrative and cost tracking system?:

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your work related experience using Maximo.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience leading, supervising or managing employees.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience with a GE 7FA gas turbine, GE D11 steam turbine, and GE LM 6000 gas turbine peaking units?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

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