Olmsted County
Systems Operator 1
SALARY
$19.22 - $30.06 Hourly
LOCATION
MN 55906, MN
JOB TYPE
Regular Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
MV C05-08-2018 LA
DEPARTMENT
Environmental Resources
DIVISION
Solid Waste Division
OPENING DATE
05/08/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$19.22 - $30.06 Hourly
LOCATION
MN 55906, MN
JOB TYPE
Regular Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
MV C05-08-2018 LA
DEPARTMENT
Environmental Resources
DIVISION
Solid Waste Division
OPENING DATE
05/08/2018
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.
A minimum of one (1) year experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam and electric power generation systems. Experience in resource recovery desirable.
Required Specialist Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Minnesota Second Class A (2A) Stationary Engineers License, or higher
Must obtain MPCA Provisional Waste Combustor Operator certification within six (6) months of employment
Successful completion of the Systems Operator 1 Skills Requirements within evaluation period
This position provides a career path. Provided the applicant meets Contractual certifications, licensing and time served the applicant may be eligible to be promoted.
Future Promotional Opportunities:
OP2/MM2
Salary: $21.52 - $33.65
OP3/MM3
Salary: $23.25 - $36.35
Individuals offered a position will be required to take a drug test
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid Minnesota driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Nature of Work
Under direct supervision and with guidance, operates and maintains high pressure steam heating and electric generating equipment at a refuse-fired cogeneration facility on an assigned shift.
Examples of Work
- Operates a refuse feed crane and maintains proper refuse storage pit conditions
- Operates auxiliary equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, ash conveyors and condensers
- Assists in maintaining the operating log of all power plant parameters on the shift
- Assists in the operation and maintenance of stokers, fans, hydraulic systems, ash control systems, and pollution control systems associated with a refuse or conventionally fired boiler
- Assists in the operation of makeup water purification equipment
- Assists in the completion of necessary reports and records related to the monitoring and maintenance of equipment
- Monitors and controls refuse tipping floor operations
- Assists in the operation of high voltage electric generation and distribution equipment
- Conducts preventative maintenance tasks as assigned
- Performs miscellaneous housekeeping in and around the work area
- Performs other related work as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Some knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers, furnaces and related support equipment
- Some knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation and paralleling of electric generation equipment
- Some knowledge of the operation of refuses and conventionally fire furnaces
- Working ability to determine the nature and extent of system malfunction and take remedial action
- Ability to read and record data from gauges, meters and microprocessor based data acquisition systems and accurately interpret such data
- Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations
- Ability to work with computer-based facility control and equipment maintenance systems
- Ability to understand and comply with written and verbal operating procedures and instructions
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:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- Employer
- Olmsted County
- Phone
-
507-328-7700
- Website
- http://www.olmstedcounty.com
- Address
-
151 4th Street SE
Rochester, Minnesota, 55904-3710
- Employer
- Olmsted County
- Phone
- 507-328-7700
- Website
- http://www.olmstedcounty.com
- Address
-
151 4th Street SE
Rochester, Minnesota, 55904-3710
- Systems Operator 1 Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates & 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.
- * QUESTION 2
- You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the Systems Operator position. Do you have at least one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam and electric power generation systems; a valid MN Second Class (2A) Stationary Engineer's license, or higher; the ability to obtain your Minnesota Provisional Waste Combustor Certification within 6 months of hire; AND the ability to complete the Systems Operator 1 Skills Requirements within evaluation period?
- * QUESTION 3
- Please select which of the following valid MN Stationary Engineer's licenses you possess.
- * QUESTION 4
- How many years of experience do you have operating and/or maintaining high-pressure steam generating equipment?
- * QUESTION 5
- Describe your experience operating and/or maintaining high-pressure steam generating equipment. Please include in your answer the name of employer(s).
- * QUESTION 6
- How many years of experience do you have operating and/or maintaining high voltage electrical equipment?
- * QUESTION 7
- Describe your experience operating and/or maintaining high voltage electrical equipment. Please include in your answer the name of employer(s).
- * QUESTION 8
- How many years of experience do you have using municipal solid waste as a fuel?
- * QUESTION 9
- Describe your experience using municipal solid waste as a fuel. Please include in your answer the name of employer(s).
- * Required Question