GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, applies knowledge and skill at the journey level to install, maintain, and repair power plant systems and equipment.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs coal, oil, and gas-fired boilers, turbines, chillers, pumps, air compressors, fans and related equipment.
- Installs boiler tubes, gauge glasses, valves, and related equipment.
- Installs and repairs pressure piping for water, steam, and air.
- Welds, using proper equipment and techniques, tubes, piping, coal chutes, ash hoppers, duct work, and structural supports.
- Forms and pours refractory linings, arches, and hopper walls.
- Designs and fabricates special equipment and piping systems using own knowledge, sketches, drawings, and field measurements
- Overhauls equipment such as boiler grates and components, pumps , fans, hydraulic systems, air compressors, material handling systems, and pollution control equipment.
- Directs the work of apprentices and others.
The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated in the class. The list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. It is not intended that any position include every duty listed nor is it intended that related duties cannot be required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of power plant systems and equipment.
- Ability to determine when adjustments and repairs are necessary.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Ability to withstand constant high noise, dust, fumes, poor lighting and ventilation, and high temperature levels.
- Knowledge of the state Hazardous Chemicals Risks Right to Know Act.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, control system drawings, and repair manuals.
- Knowledge and skill in maintaining, operating, troubleshooting, and repairing chilled water and power plant equipment .
- Skill in operating hand and power tools and test
instruments.
- Ability to perform mathematical computations.
- Ability to lift at least 80 pounds.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education or experience that involves machinery, equipment and control systems related to a utility plant which totals four years and includes a minimum of two years direct maintenance and repair experience.
REVISION EFFECTIVE: January 24, 1994
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