Instrument & Control Supervisor

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.

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.

• 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

• 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