Position Information Posting Title Engineering Associate A, B or C - Current AE Power Production Employees Only Job Requisition Number AE503558 Position Number 100097 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Power Production Minimum Qualifications Engineering Associate AEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
None.
Engineering Associate BEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years related experience.
Experience may be substituted for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Engineering Associate CEducation and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, one (1) year in a lead capacity.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
Decker Creek Power Station requires an Engineering Associate A, B or C to assist in analyzing technical data and running reports for various power plant equipment. Under the supervision of the Plant Manager and under close direction of the Plant Engineer this position will investigate issues and problems within the power plant. This position will be the have a small set of projects to maintain and ensure contractors are within compliance. With direction this position will also develop scopes of work and see this work through completion. This position will assist in the day to day tracking of work and will assist in Maximo and Purchase Orders and Purchase requests. Other duties:Assist in incidents and investigations regarding power plant equipment issues and failures.Assist in monitoring power plant contractsAssist in power plant contracts, developing contracts, tracking spend. Work with contractors and develop and tracking small projects to completion.Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 7-year criminal history background check.Pay Range CommensurateHours Monday through Friday6:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m.May work other hours/days including weekends and holidays as business needs require.Job Close Date 02/16/2024 Type of Posting Division Only Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Sand Hill Energy Center and Decker Power Plant Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience:
Detailed hands-on understanding and/or experience with Maximo.
Experience working at a Power Plant
Experience managing and writing municipal contracts.
Experience in writing Scopes of Work for a utility.
Experience in tracking and monitoring spend.
Experience in developing power plant operations reports and GADS reporting.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Engineering Associate A (https://services.austintexas.gov/hr/jobdesc/jobrptdesc.cfm?codeid=2802) Engineering Associate BEngineering Associate C (https://services.austintexas.gov/hr/jobdesc/jobrptdesc.cfm?codeid=2804) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.Engineering Associate A (https://services.austintexas.gov/hr/jobdesc/jobrptdesc.cfm?codeid=2802) Engineering Associate BEngineering Associate C (https://services.austintexas.gov/hr/jobdesc/jobrptdesc.cfm?codeid=2804) Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
The minimum qualifications for this position include: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
Yes
No
Are you a current Austin Energy Power Production Employee?
Yes
No
Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
Please explain your level of understanding and/or experience with Maximo.
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience working at a Power Plant.
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience managing and writing municipal contracts.
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience in writing Scopes of Work for a utility.
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience tracking and monitoring spend and handling Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders.
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience in developing power plant operations reports and GADS reporting.
(Open Ended Question)
This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
Yes
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