Instrument & Control Supervisor



Job Details

Instrument & Control Supervisor
Employer

Olmsted County

Salary

$26.67 - $42.70 Hourly

Location

MN 55906, MN

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

MV C09-07-2017 LL

Department

Environmental Resources

Division

Solid Waste Division

Opening Date

08/24/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Starting rate of pay is based on education, experience and qualifying certifications held by the applicant at time of hire.  $26.67-$42.70 is base rate of pay.  Maximum certification pay is $5.70 and would be added to the base wage.
Associate's degree from an accredited college in electrical repair and maintenance or closely related field and four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of instruments and control systems in a related facility as listed in the work functions with three (3) of those years working in the operation and maintenance of high pressure steam and electrical power generation systems or related experience.  
OR
A combination of education and experience equivalent to six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minnesota Provisional Waste Combustor Certification within six (6) months of employment, per MN Statute 7011.1280 Subpart 3.B:
B. A Certified operator of a Class I, II, III, A, C, or D waste combustor shall comply with the requirements in subitem (1) or (2)
(1) Persons who possess a Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry boiler license a=of at least second class engineer, Grade B, shall:
(a) Have one year of experience operating a steam generation plant or Class I, II, III, A, C, or D waste combustor at the licensure level of at least second class engineer, Grade B, and complete at least 24 hours of training approved by the commissioner which are designed to ensure competency to operate a Class I, II, III, A, C, or D waste combustor;
(2) Person who do not meet the qualifications of subitem (1), unit (a), shall:
(a) have three years of experience operating a Class I, II, III, A, C, or D waste combustor or in power generation and complete at least 24 hours of training approved by the commissioner which are designed to ensure competency to operate a Class I, II, III, A, C, or D waste combustor.
 
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive background in electronics maintenance
Possession of a valid Minnesota Power Limited Technician License
Possession of a valid Minnesota Electrician's license
Background in resource recovery
Background in Continuous Emission Monitoring System maintenance
Possession of a valid Minnesota Class A Stationary Engineer's License
Two (2) years of supervisory experience
 
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, is responsible for the supervision of the Instrument and Control Technicians, performance of corrective and preventative maintenance, repair and calibration of all Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems and power plant instruments and controls.

Examples of Work

  • Supervises and performs preventative maintenance tasks associated with instruments, including calibration, and control systems on heavy stationary boilers, electrical generation/transmission equipment and related auxiliary support systems
  • Oversees the maintenance and repair of the facility's instrument and control systems as directed by the supervisor
  • Oversees the maintenance, repair and compliance with regulatory standards for the facility's Continuous Emission Monitoring systems
  • Plans for the completion of repairs and preventative maintenance items
  • Supervises, coordinates and/or performs all electrical and instrument control work in the facility
  • Supervises contractors and staff in the performance of plant maintenance
  • Collaborates with others in the installation and modification of plant instrument and control equipment
  • Supervises the fabrication of custom control subsystems for plant equipment and auxiliary systems
  • Develops and maintains department external training; Instructs instrument and controls department internal training efforts and instructs plant-wide electrical safety training
  • Prepares and maintains records and reports and compiles correspondence related to work efforts
  • Administers the Computerized Maintenance Management System for the Instrument and Controls department
  • Administers maintenance and upgrading of the plant distributive control system
  • Implements and supports plant policy and procedures
  • Supervises and performs miscellaneous housekeeping in and around the work area
  • Assists in determining resource requirements for accomplishing work
  • Recommends and authorizes hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, discharge, assignments, rewards or discipline of employees, direction of the work and adjustment of other employees' grievances on behalf of the employer
  • Investigates and reports accidents
  • Assists in maintaining spare parts/materials inventory
  • Performs related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the generation of steam and electric power
  • Extensive knowledge of the methods, tools and standards involved in performing maintenance on Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable federal and state laws governing pollution monitoring and control compliance
  • Extensive knowledge of the use of Instrument and Control tools and equipment from simple hand tools to complex diagnostic equipment
  • Extensive knowledge in recognizing and diagnosing the faulty operation of various power plant equipment and instrument and control systems
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involved in operating and maintaining electrical power generation and transmission equipment, district energy systems, chillers, absorbers, air pollution control equipment and water supply systems
  • Knowledge of the methods, tools and functioning involved in performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles
  • Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely in and around mechanical and electrical equipment
  • Working knowledge of the standards, materials and methods of the mechanical and electrical trades
  • Working knowledge of the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety
  • Knowledge of mechanical and piping codes
  • Knowledge of the functioning of a computer-based preventive maintenance management system
  • Skill in the use of computers and technology
  • Ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions and procedures
  • Ability to monitor and evaluate programs and organizational performance to assess efficiency and effectiveness
  • Ability to effectively supervise, assign and direct the work of others 
  • Ability to read and understand electrical plans, sketches, diagrams and blueprints
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
 
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Provisional employees are eligible for benefits if employment is projected to be 12 months or longer and work at least 40 hours per pay period.

This document is a brief Summary of Benefits for Olmsted County Employees on the Paid Time Off Program.

Paid Time Off
Employees over .5 FTE accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) based on their length of service as follows:

First year of employment - accrue up to 18 days
2 to 5 years of service - accrue up to 20 days
6 to 10 years of service - accrue up to 23 days
11 to 15 years of service - accrue up to 26 days
16 to 20 years of service - accrue up to 28 days
21 years of service and on - accrue up to 30 days

Employees begin accruing PTO on their first day of work and can use it as soon as accrued with supervisor approval.

Paid Holidays
Olmsted County recognizes the following legal holidays:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (4 hours when December 24th falls on a Monday – Thursday only), Christmas Day

Employee Health and Insurance Benefits
Health, Dental, Basic Life, Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account become effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Health Insurance
The Olmsted County Employees' Health Plan provides comprehensive health care benefits. Under the plan, eligible employees and their dependents are permitted to choose one of two care systems: Olmsted Medical Care System or Mayo Care System.

The plan also offers a comprehensive preventive care program to help protect the health of you and your family with flat dollar co-payments for office visits, coverage for urgent care visits and emergency room visits and a 24-hour health information services line staffed with experienced Mayo nurses 365 days a year.

Coverage is available for employees and their eligible dependents.

The cost of coverage is determined annually and may differ based on costs, and cost efficiencies of the different care systems. The 2018 monthly rates for healthcare coverage are as follows:

Olmsted Medical Care System
Single health coverage monthly cost to the employee is $76.00 per month or $38.00 per pay period.  Employee Plus One coverage monthly cost to the employee is $378.00 per month or $189.00 per pay period.  Family coverage monthly cost to the employee is $478.00 per month or $239.00 per pay period.

Mayo Care System
Single health coverage monthly cost to the employee is $76.00 per month or $38.00 per pay period.  Employee Plus One coverage monthly cost to the employee is $378.00 per month or $189.00 per pay period.  Family coverage monthly cost to the employee is $478.00 per month or $239.00 per pay period.

Prescription Drug Plan
An important component of the Olmsted County Employees' Health Plan is the prescription drug card plan. Prescriptions covered by the plan are based upon the Mayo Clinic Formulary. The plan provides you with a national network of over 50,000 pharmacies. This allows you to receive prescriptions conveniently at home, or across the country, for the same co-insurance amount. Retail prescriptions have a 25% co-insurance (34 day supply) with a $5 minimum and a $200 maximum charge.  Mail order prescriptions have a 22% co-insurance with a $5 minimum and a $500 maximum charge.  Both retail and mail order prescriptions apply toward an annual $2,400/person ($4,800/family) out of pocket limit.

Dental Insurance
Olmsted County has a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental.  Coverage includes Diagnostic & Preventive Services – 100%; Basic Services - 80%; Major Restorative Services - 50%; and Orthodontics - 50%. Yearly maximum benefit for the first three services is $1,500.  Lifetime maximum for Orthodontics is $1,500 per eligible dependent child ($50 deductible per family member per year, with a maximum of $150 per family).

Single dental coverage monthly cost to the employee is $0.00 per month.  Employee Plus One coverage monthly cost to the employee is $17.00 per month or $8.50 per pay period.  Family coverage monthly cost to the employee is $43.00 per month or $21.50 per pay period.

Life Insurance
County-paid Life insurance up to two times your annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 is provided by Olmsted County (maximum of $300,000).  Olmsted County also pays 100 percent of enrolled dependent coverage costs for the following benefits:        
                                           
Spouse: $5,000
Children up to age 26: $1,250

Voluntary Life Insurance
New employees may select $250,000 in voluntary life insurance coverage for themselves and $50,000 for their spouse without answering any health questions. Employees may apply for additional life insurance in increments of $5,000 up to a maximum of $500,000. Spouses may apply for additional life insurance in increments of $5,000 up to a maximum of $250,000. Premium expenses are based on age and approved coverage amount. New employees can also elect child life insurance without having to answer any health questions. The cost of child life insurance is $1.30 per month, regardless of the number of children coverage is requested for. The coverage amount is $10,000 per child.

Employee and spouse benefits are contingent on underwriting approval. Coverage is effective first of the month following approval.

PERA Life Insurance
Employees of Olmsted County can purchase term life insurance coverage through the Voluntary Group Life Plan with the National Conference on Public Employees Retirement Systems (NCPERS) in which Olmsted County is a participant.  It is underwritten by The Prudential Insurance Company of America and administered by HealthSmart. The cost is $16.00 per month with no medical questions asked.

Short Term Disability Insurance
The County provides a short-term disability benefit of 80 percent pay replacement for up to five months based on medical need. There is a waiting period of 180 days of continuous employment for this benefit.

Long Term Disability Insurance
The County provides 40 percent pay replacement. 

Employees have the option to purchase an additional 26.67 percent pay replacement for a total of 66.67 percent.  There is a waiting period of 180 days of continuous employment for this benefit.

Employee Assistance Program
LifeWorks, Olmsted County's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is a resource for employees to request information, locate local resources, discuss a problem, deal with a crisis or just talk with someone. Counselors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Online assistance is also available. This is a confidential, voluntary program for employees and their family members.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees have the option of using one or both flexible spending accounts provided through Olmsted County to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and day care expenses with pretax dollars.

Health Care Spending Account limit is $2,600.
Dependent Care Spending Account limit is $5,000 per married couple (or single filing head of household) or $2,500 for those filing single, non-head of household.

Blood Assurance Program
A Volunteer Blood Donor Program through Mayo Clinic Blood Bank is available to employees. It covers the employee and family for all red blood cell products.

Workers Compensation
All employees are covered by Workers Compensation insurance while performing County business.

Retirement
Olmsted County and employees pay into Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) as follows:

Coordinated Plan: Employee Share is 6.50%, County Share is 7.50%
Police & Fire Plan: Employee Share is 10.80%, County Share is 16.20%   
Correction Workers Plan: Employee Share is 5.83%, County Share is 8.75%

Coordinated members pay into both PERA and Social Security.  PERA members are vested after 5 years of service.

Deferred Compensation Plans
Olmsted County employees may choose to participate in Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) offered through: Empower/GreatWest Retirement Services, VOYA/ING/Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NACO),and Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan.

Years of Service Awards
Olmsted County recognizes employees for milestones in their years of service (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and above).

Direct Deposit
All employees are paid bi-weekly. Employees' paychecks are electronically deposited directly into employees' bank accounts, avoiding situations like late checks or inconvenient trips to the bank.

United Way Donation
If an employee requests, the County will deduct contributions to United Way through payroll deduction.

Staff Development Program
The Staff Development Program offers courses online and in the classroom. The purpose is to train and retain employees through educational opportunities.

Tuition Reimbursement
Olmsted County offers tuition reimbursement for college courses of 80% or $3,000 (whichever is less) per year with prior approval from supervisor and human resources for job related courses.

Credit Union
Employees are invited to join the First Alliance Credit Union. For more information, call the Credit Union at (507) 288-0330 or (507) 866-8199.

Parking/Transit Plan
Parking for Government Center employees is available in five parking lots, with parking fees ranging from $5.00 to $55.00 per month.

The County supports public transportation. Employees who ride the bus to and from work and during work hours may receive subsidized bus passes.

Jury Duty
Employees who are required for jury duty or to attend a trial in response to a subpoena will do so without loss of income. Employees will receive their regular pay during their court service.

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I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.
  • I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.
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You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the Instrument & Control Supervisor position. Do you have an Associate's degree from an accredited college in electrical repair and maintenance or closely related field or related experience. And four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of instruments and control systems in a related facility as listed in the work functions with three (3) of those years working in the operation and maintenance of high pressure steam and electrical power generation systems or related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you possess a Minnesota Provisional Waste Combustor Certification or are you able to obtain such certification within 6 months of hire, per MN Statute 7011.1280 Subpart 3.B?
  • I currently possess a Minnesota Provisional Waste Combustor Certification
  • I am able to obtain a Minnesota Provisional Waste Combustor Certification within 6 months of hire
  • I do not possess, and am unable to obtain, a Minnesota Provisional Waste Combustor Certification within 6 months of hire
04
Do you have a valid Electrician's license in the State of Minnesota?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please list your license number for a valid Electrician's license in the State of Minnesota.
06
Do you have a valid Minnesota Power Limited Technician license?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Please list your license number for a valid Minnesota Power Limited Technician license.
08
Do you have a valid Minnesota Second Class A Stationary Engineer's license?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please list your license number for a valid Minnesota Second Class A Stationary Engineer's license.
10
Describe your experience in resources recovery. Please include in your answer the name of employer(s).
11
How many years of experience do you have in Continuous Emission Monitoring System maintenance?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 3
  • More than 3 years, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years
12
Describe your experience in Continuous Emission Monitoring System maintenance. Please include in your answer the name of employer(s).
13
How many years of experience do you have in electronics maintenance?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 3
  • More than 3 years, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years
14
Describe your experience in electronics maintenance. Please include in your answer the name of employer(s).
15
Describe your experience in troubleshooting distributed control systems and/or programmable logic controllers. Please list employers and relevant experience.

* Required Question

Employer
Olmsted County
Address
151 4th Street SE

Rochester, Minnesota, 55904-3710
Phone
507-328-7700
Website
http://www.olmstedcounty.com

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