Power Production Operator

* Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.*

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department is seeking a Power Production Operator with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the Public Works team. This individual must be comfortable performing routine maintenance and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of operating procedures of heavy equipment maintenance. This position will be responsible for maintaining and assuring the proper work order of treatment plant enginators.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled tasks operating and maintaining enginators and ancillary equipment used for power production purposes; performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair; establishes and maintains work procedures and methods associated with assigned duties; performs related duties as required.

• Performs routine, preventive and emergency maintenance and repair of assigned treatment plant equipment.
• Performs routine rounds and inspections of equipment.
• Checks and records fluid levels, temperatures, pressures and vacuums.
• Drains moisture traps and air receivers.
• Flushes strainers and heat recovery systems drain lines.
• Checks co-generation for import/export loading.
• Adjusts and balances load-sharing voltages, amperes and hertz; records both electrical and mechanical readings.
• Makes reports and keep log book records and equipment history cards up to date; coordinates with maintenance crew and operations crew
• Draws oil samples, performs weekly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance and complete work orders.
• Removes watt hour and watt hour demand meters from service for annual calibration and reinstall.
• Prepares annual reports.
• Troubleshoots and make routing and emergency repairs; responds to emergency and standby calls.
• Improves/Fabricates parts for installation of new components.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.

Plant Maintenance Specialist

Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

This classification is distinguished from the Plant Maintenance Specialist, Senior in that it performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work.

The Wastewater Power Production Operator work week is Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to shifts that are outside the standard City work hours. Additionally, this position requires the ability to work additional hours in response to workload peaks and changes in department needs, as well as perform on-call (standby) duties.

This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Performs skilled technical work in the maintenance, repair and/or operation of plant process and control equipment, pumps and/or lift stations; adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance; calibrates and/or services equipment according to plans and specifications; assists with general operations work.
• Monitors equipment and performs inspections; troubleshoots, diagnoses and addresses issues; schedules repairs; assists in general housekeeping tasks.
• Prepares and submits reports; reviews parts, materials and equipment needs and initiates requests.
• Assists with special projects; evaluates equipment failures; performs emergency repairs, as needed.

• Operating and maintaining power production equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Performing inspections, troubleshooting and repair work.
• Recording and tracking data.
• Preparing reports.
• Calibrating equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of related maintenance experience including specialized and directly related vocational training.

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

• Must be able to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or…