Technician Job at City of Austin
Position Information
Posting Title
Power Plant Tech Sr/ Power Plant Spec/ Power Plant Specialist Senior
Job Requisition Number
AE503178
Position Number
100079
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Power Production
Minimum Qualifications
Power Plant Technician Sr.:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years experience performing a maintenance or operations craft in a power plant or heavy industrial environment.
- Associates Degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- None.
Power Plant Specialist:
- Associates Degree may be substituted for two years of experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- None.
Power Plant Specialist Sr.:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and eight (8) years experience performing a maintenance or operations craft in a power plant or heavy industrial environment.
- Associates Degree may be substituted for two years of experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
- None.
Notes to Applicants
Sand Hill Energy Center is seeking a qualified Power Plant Technician Sr with experience in maintenance of a Natural Gas Combustion Turbine Power Plant. Qualified applicants must have experience in industrial mechanical maintenance such as overhauling vertical/horizontal pumps, performing valve repairs, piping replacements (pvc, welded, threaded), gas turbine maintenance, lifting and rigging activities, and other routine mechanical maintenance for a power plant.
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.
Salary Ranges
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.
Salary Ranges
- Power Plant Technician Sr.: $31.65 – $39.56
- Power Plant Specialist: $34.86 – $44.45
Power Plant Specialist Sr.: $36.95 – $47.12
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.
We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).
Assessments: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.
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 through Friday
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Working weekends and holidays based on business needs are required.
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Working weekends and holidays based on business needs are required.
Job Close Date
06/07/2023
Type of Posting
External
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 in mechanical maintenance for natural gas fired power plants
- Experience in pump maintenance including seal and bearing replacement, shaft alignments, and oil changes
- Experience operating heavy equipment including forklifts, boom lifts, and boom trucks
- Experience in crane operations including proper rigging techniques and hand signals to communicate with crane operator
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.
Power Plant Technician Sr.
Power Plant Technician Sr.
Power Plant Specialist
Power Plant Specialist Sr.
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.
Power Plant Technician Sr.
Power Plant Specialist
Power Plant Specialist Sr.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
The 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.
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.
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