Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist (...

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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. Job Description: Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist Purpose: Under general supervision, perform tasks related to operating equipment and performing mechanics in a power, steam or chiller operations. 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. 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 and Certifications Required: + 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. Preferred Qualifications: + EPA license/TDLR Registered or Current HVAC license type A or B or be able to register/get between 6 months after hired. + Experience operating and maintaining Air Cooled Chiller. + Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). + Experience operating and maintaining Building Automation System. + Experience with General Building Maintenance. Notes to Candidate: We are looking for a highly skilled Operations and Maintenance Specialist who specializes in HVAC to join our team. This role involves installing, testing, debugging, and repairing complex utility equipment, as well as calibrating sensors, controllers, and meters. The technician will enter and record data in computerized and manual maintenance systems, read gauges and meters, and perform routine checks to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include servicing pumps, power tools, and auxiliary equipment; operating centrifuges and air-cooled chillers; setting up sump pumps; cleaning tanks; and feeding chemicals. The position also requires repairing and installing HVAC components, performing preventive maintenance, planning work resources, and troubleshooting mechanical systems within critical infrastructure. Candidates must be able to perform mechanical alignments, disassemble and reassemble complex components, and ensure precise tolerance fits. Pay Range: Entry: $31.39 - Mid: $39.24 Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin Texas 78724 Employment Application: + The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. + The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. + Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application. + Responses to supplemental questions regarding experience should also be clearly documented in the u2018Experienceu2019 section of the main application. + Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. + Ru00e9sumu00e9s will not be accepted and statements such as u201csee ru00e9sumu00e9u201d will not be accepted. You may use u201cN/Au201d 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. + To ensure a thorough evaluation of your qualifications, please answer all applicable questions in the questionnaire section completely. Incomplete, brief, or one-line responses may not provide enough detail and could impact your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. + Current City of Austin employees must submit their application through u2018Job Hubsu2019 in Workday to be considered. 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 + This position may require a criminal background investigation. Good Standing Employees Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified. Essential: 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. Fair Labor Standards Act: This position is considered FLSA non-exempt. Non-exempt employees will be compensated for any additional hours worked when such compensation is required by law. Important Note to Applicants: Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time. We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system

Created: 2026-01-09