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Operations & Maintenance Specialist

Full Time

Pay Range: $31.39 per hour (low) to $39.24 per hour (mid)

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 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 Pay Period Week 1 is Wed-Sat 5pm-5am, Week 2 is Thursday - Saturday 5pm-5am. Work outside of the normal schedule (multiple shifts, weekends, holidays) will be required to support plant operations / projects.

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.

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 identify 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• 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.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/COA_Careers/job/Mueller-Energy-Center/Austin-Energy-Operations---Maintenance-Specialist_JR102168?q=austin+energy