Electric Plant Operator , Electric Production

Overview

Salary: $29,078.40 Grade: 17 (Employees: Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Benefits Offered: 23.09% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Electric Production department and future vacancies as they occur.

The purpose of this classification is to perform routine and moderately complex work involved in the daily operation of a steam driven electric power plant being converted to gas fueled reciprocating engine driven generation at this time.

• High School Diploma or GED; experience in the operation of a steam-driven and/or reciprocating internal combustion engine-driven electric utility power plant; or a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Experience with Wartsila engines preferred

• After the commercial operations date of the new units, completion of Wartsila gas fueled stationary reciprocating engine / generator training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

40 hours per week;
May work weekends and holidays

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.

The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications:
Until filled

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The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.