Senior Plant Mechanic

Power Plant Mechanic

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General function: Highly skilled mechanical work involving the inspection, maintenance, and repair of generation plant engines, generators, compressors, and other related equipment. Work includes the responsibility for assisting in the organizing, planning, directing, and coordinating of the personnel and activities associated with the routine maintenance program of the generation units and associate components. Although maintenance activities are to be coordinated with the Power Plant Supervisor, independent judgment and discretion are allowed and encouraged in the performance of duties. Work is reviewed by observation of results, daily written reports, and conference.

Reports to: Power Plant Supervisor

Supervisory responsibilities: Power Plant Mechanics

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Supervises lower-level Power Plant mechanics daily routine and worklist.
• Provides training and instruction in repair, maintenance procedures, and techniques to junior mechanics.
• Acts as the project lead for major equipment repairs and engine overhauls.
• Performs highly skilled maintenance, repairs, and inspections on diesel engines, generators, pumps, compressors, and related equipment. Does related work as required.
• Coordinates scheduling of routine inspections and maintenance of diesel engines, generators, pumps, compressors, and other related equipment with the Supervisor of Plant Maintenance.
• Ensures the timely performance and completion of routine maintenance tasks to assigned equipment.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems of generation equipment; initiates corrective action according to accepted departmental procedures.
• Makes suggestions for improvements to routine maintenance procedures.
• Skillfully uses precision-type instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, etc.
• Safely operates repair tools and equipment; grinders, drill press, forklift, taps and dies, etc.
• Responsible for the maintenance and safety of assigned equipment and tools.
• Completes daily reports on work performed, problems encountered, parts and supplies used according to accepted divisional accounting practices and requirements.
• Subject to be called to work in an emergency.
• Performs other job-related functions as assigned.

Type of appointment/work hours:

• Full-time/regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in large diesel engine repair and maintenance. Experience with Dual Fuel Fairbanks Morse engines preferred.
• Successful completion of technical courses on the repair and maintenance of diesel engines and related generation plant equipment.
• Able to read, write, perform basic math, prepare reports, read blueprints, interpret graphs and charts.
• Ability to produce reports, graphs, and spreadsheets using Word, Excel, and similar computer software.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Management Software.
• Ability to use the Naviline/HTE system for procurement of parts and verifying inventories.
• Ability to safely operate related tools and equipment.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instruction.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a background screening process.

Equivalency clause:

• An equivalent combination of High School Diploma, training, and at least 10 years of experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in lieu of the stated education and experience requirements. Substitution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine relevance and comparability.

Physical and environmental demands or conditions: The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Core competencies:

• Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
• Technical capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work authorization/security clearance:

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

Equal opportunity statement: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Veteran's preference policy: In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans' Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.