Orange County
Supervising Plant Operating Engineer
SALARY
$40.17 - $54.13 Hourly
$3,213.60 - $4,330.40 Biweekly
$6,962.80 - $9,382.53 Monthly
$83,553.60 - $112,590.40 Annually
LOCATION
CA, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
3394SM-0418-080 (O)
DEPARTMENT-XX
OC Public Works
OPENING DATE
04/19/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
N/A
SALARY
$40.17 - $54.13 Hourly
$3,213.60 - $4,330.40 Biweekly
$6,962.80 - $9,382.53 Monthly
$83,553.60 - $112,590.40 Annually
LOCATION
CA, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
3394SM-0418-080 (O)
DEPARTMENT-XX
OC Public Works
OPENING DATE
04/19/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
N/A
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Description
Supervising Plant Operating EngineerTHIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Plant Operating Engineer positions within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the Plant Operating Engineer Series.
CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County have been met. Please be advised this recruitment may close at any time. It is recommended that qualified candidates apply immediately.
OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through efficient delivery and maintenance of public works infrastructure, planning, and development services. OC Public Works core values are integrity, accountability, service and trust.
OC Public Works partners with a diverse array of local, state, and federal agencies; special districts and authorities; and the private development community including, construction, planning, and design firms, to accomplish many of the County's infrastructure projects.
Click here for more information about OC Public Works.
Click here for more information about the County of Orange.THE OPPORTUNITYOrange County Public Works has an exciting opportunity for a Supervising Plant Operating Engineer to lead a team of Plant Operating Engineers within the Central Utility Facility Unit (CUF), which is responsible for supplying steam for heating and chilled water for cooling to County, City, State and Federal buildings, and electricity to County buildings in the Santa Ana Civic Center Complex.
We are seeking experienced individuals who possess outstanding supervision, leadership and problem solving skills. Qualified candidates will have knowledge operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers, chillers, HVAC and refrigeration systems, gas turbines and electrical distribution equipment of as well basic regulatory knowledge for these type of facilities.
This position will be primarily responsible for the day to day operational needs of the CUF, however, the position will work closely with and backup the other Supervising Plant Operating Engineer responsible for maintenance of the facility. This position will assign and supervise the work of journey-level craft workers and helpers, coordinate with other departments and vendors, review work in progress, make changes to reduce or control costs, set performance standards and training needs, and prepare performance evaluations and reports and maintain records.
The ideal candidate will possess 5 years of experience supervising staff and operating and maintaining a central facility with electrical generation and distribution. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess or be able to obtain a Los Angeles Steam Engineer license w/ Turbine Endorsement within one (1) year of appointment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership- Ability to maintain composure and provide direction in emergency situations.
- Assign and supervise the work of plant personnel, including the scheduling for a 24-hour a day plant operation.
- Defines and evaluates the standards of the quality and quantity of work to be met.
- Deal with ever-changing work demands while controlling costs and maintaining safety.
Technical Skills- Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints instructions and diagrams.
- Direct, evaluate and perform Steam Plant Operations, Refrigeration Plant Operations, and Standard Water Treatment Chemicals.
- Demonstrate knowledge of SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems), Mechanical aptitude, Heat Transfer & Combustion Principles.
- Understand Lock Out Tag and how to properly de-energize equipment.
Active Communication- Effectively communicate with managers, engineers, craft works and the public.
- Effectively communicate with City, State and Federal Agencies.
- Produce clear and concise written documents and records.
- Maintain accurate computer logs and energy management systems.
Safety Conscious- Ability to observe and enforce safety practices working with high pressure steam and heavy mechanical equipment.
- Take a proactive approach to maintaining a safe work environment.
- Identify, report and correct unsafe working conditions and/or equipment in an efficient and timely manner.
- Respond quickly to emergency conditions with boilers and auxiliary equipment.
- Evaluate the ability of employees to complete tasks safely and taking corrective action if necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following is a description of the physical abilities which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position.
Physical Characteristics: Regularly bend, stoop, squat, turn and climb; distinguish colors; may be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. May be required to work in confined space, on elevated platforms and to climb 50 foot ladders and stairwells.
Environmental and Working Conditions: Exposure to machinery that regularly produces up to 10.4 megawatts of electricity, or in which steam pressure is greater than 260 pounds per square inch, or in which the hot water temperature is 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Exposure to toxic chemicals, machinery with moving parts, vehicles, fumes, gases and intense noise levels. Requires the use of safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats, face shields, protective clothing, gloves, respirator, safety harness and hearing protection.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts using established job-related criteria. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required for some assignments.Duties
For detailed information on how to apply, click here.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Zachary Gutierrez at 714-667-1623 or Zachary.Gutierrez@ocpw.ocgov.comQualifications
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Benefits
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/member_active/county_intro.htm
Click here for Benefits Summary Information.
- Employer
- Orange County
- Phone
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4049166220
5059166220 - Website
- http://www.neogov.com
- Department-xx
- OC Public Works
- Address
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Test Dept address1
Address2
Atlanta, Georgia, 12345
- Employer
- Orange County
- Phone
- 4049166220
- Website
- http://www.neogov.com
- Department-xx
- OC Public Works
- Address
-
Test Dept address1
Address2
Atlanta, Georgia, 12345
- Supervising Plant Operating Engineer Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Describe any supervisory experience, including observing and evaluating the work of others. Even if your position was not supervisory, describe instances in which you filled in for a supervisor. If you do not have supervisory experience, write N/A.
- * QUESTION 2
- Describe in detail your experience operating and maintaining combustion, heat transfer and automatic combustion control systems. Be specific in the makes and models of equipment include the number of years in your response.
- * QUESTION 3
- Describe in detail your experience operating and maintaining pumps, regulating valves, motor compressors, blowers, control switches and instruments related to boilers, refrigeration and water treatment systems. Be specific in the makes and models of the equipment.
- * QUESTION 4
- Describe in detail your knowledge and/ or experience in the Gas Turbine Engine/ Generator and its associated equipment, the operation and maintenance. In addition, describe the safety factors to be considered in co-generation operations.
- QUESTION 5
- Please describe in detail your level of knowledge and experience in the standard safety devices built into boiler and refrigeration equipment. In addition, describe what safety factors there are to consider in utility plant operations.
- * QUESTION 6
- The ability to work weekends,nights, holidays and to respond in emergency situations is a requirement for this position. By selecting yes, you are willing and able to meet this position requirement.
- * Required Question