Mechanical Maintenance Foreman

About the Job

Qualifications:

• Completion of State approved plant mechanic journeyman Apprenticeship Program preferred.
• Considerable (5-7 years) varied, progressively responsible experience as journeyman machinist or plant mechanic maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment.
• Some (3-5 years) experience in a supervisory capacity directing skilled crew of machinist in a hydroelectric generating/pumping plant or related facility.

Abbreviated Job Description:

The duties listed are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification. Under the direction of the O & M Manager, supervises, directs and leads staff in the performance of skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work on hydroelectric generating and pumping plant equipment and related facilities. Responsible for assigning daily tasks, enforcing safety regulations, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and ensuring all mechanical projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to exact specification; Performs related work as may be required.

Examples of Duties:

• The duties listed are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification; Plans, assigns, directs and supervises a skilled crew of Plant Mechanics and painter; schedules assignments; reviews monthly reports.
• Analyzes and evaluates operating interruptions and equipment malfunctions.
• Ensures safe clearance procedures are observed; reviews and makes recommendations for updates/revisions to the standard operating procedures.
• Conducts routine inspections to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
• Diagnose equipment failures or mechanical difficulties and implement effective repair strategies.
• Coordinates all major repairs, maintenance or testing with various agencies and internal divisions.
• Overhauls and repairs turbines, generators, motors, pumps, pressure regulators, valves, pipes, penstocks, and intakes.
• Dismantles, reconstructs machines, repairs and operates machinery.
• Provides reports to management on status of critical work and labor utilization.
• Prepares and issues safety clearances to place equipment in a safe condition for maintenance.
• Oversee preventative maintenance schedules and emergency repairs.
• Provides instruction, guidance and supervision to Plant Mechanics, supervises on-the-job-training for Apprentice Plant Mechanics.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Requisitions tools, parts and materials.
• Survey facilities for cleanliness.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requires the Knowledge of:

• Crane operations and rigging equipment to move or place heavy equipment in repair and installation work. Dismantling, assembly, overhaul and repair of hydroelectric plant machinery and related equipment.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); uses CMMS to create, view, and update work orders. Directing the work of others.
• Performing repairs or maintenance using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or welding equipment. Interpreting blueprint, specifications or diagrams.
• Budget preparation, administration and monitoring departmental expenditures.

Must possess the Ability to:

• Perform journey-level mechanical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of hydroelectric plant systems.
• Effectively apply the principles and techniques of supervision and training.
• Effectively prepare and deliver oral and written reports.
• Read and understand technical documents associated with mechanical equipment.
• Anticipate problems, develop new approaches and make innovative changes in work methods, techniques, and procedures
• Apply functional characteristics and operating principles of large pump and generating plants and auxiliary machinery.
• Establish, oversee and apply job safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out procedures, crane and rigging safety.
• Operate computer systems and software packages in the performance of assignments.
• Adapt plans to meet unforeseen schedule or project challenges.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Set performance standards and monitor performance.
• Regularly and consistently meet schedule and attendance requirements.
• Provide guidance and direction including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Follow instructions, work independently.

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About the Company

The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority was established in January of 1992 and consists of member agencies that provide water service to approximately 1,200,000 acres of irrigated agriculture, 2 million people, and 130,000 acres of wetlands within the western San Joaquin Valley, San Benito and Santa Clara counties.One of the primary purposes of establishing the Authority was to assume the operation and maintenance (O&M) responsibilities of certain United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Central Valley Project facilities, and do so at an optimum level and at a lower cost than the USBR.The Authority serves the information and representation needs of our members by developing, providing and disseminating information to legislative, administrative and judicial bodies concerning a variety of issues such as: Sacramento and San Joaquin Delta exports, water supply, water quality, water development, conservation, distribution, drainage, contractual rights, surface and groundwater management, and any other common interest of the member agencies. The governing body of the Authority consists of a 19-member Board of Directors classified into five divisions with directors selected from within each division. Each Director, and respective Alternate Director, is a member of the governing body or an appointed staff member of his or her agency.The Delta-Mendota Canal delivers approximately 3,000,000-acre feet of water within the Authority service area. Of this amount, 2,500,000-acre feet are delivered to highly productive agricultural lands, 150,000 to 200,000-acre feet for municipal and industrial uses, and between 250,000 to 300,000 acre-feet are delivered to wildlife refuges for habitat enhancement and restoration.The Authority, with its current staffing of 103 employees, continues to provide the leadership necessary to pursue additional reliable water supply for its Member Districts and deliver the water with a reliable system in a cost efficient manner.