Definition
Supervise the total operation of a central heating steam plant and all auxiliary systems.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions within this class are responsible for large and complex steam plant operations with final responsibility and authority for safety, welfare, and maintenance within all operations.
Typical Work
Plan the work of shift personnel and hire, discipline, and evaluate performance therein;
Evaluate operating and organizational difficulties and institute corrective measures;
Plan equipment downtime for maintenance procedures and assign appropriate crews for follow-through action;
Maintain all budget and cost control devices necessary for efficient and economical production of steam, electricity, clean air, and chilled water;
Establish and monitor appropriate housekeeping procedures and safety standards of all assigned areas;
Monitor daily log of power plants and prepare monthly production and performance reports;
Recommend and assist in planning for expansion and improvements of power plant facilities and equipment;
Perform related duties as required.
Evaluate operating and organizational difficulties and institute corrective measures;
Plan equipment downtime for maintenance procedures and assign appropriate crews for follow-through action;
Maintain all budget and cost control devices necessary for efficient and economical production of steam, electricity, clean air, and chilled water;
Establish and monitor appropriate housekeeping procedures and safety standards of all assigned areas;
Monitor daily log of power plants and prepare monthly production and performance reports;
Recommend and assist in planning for expansion and improvements of power plant facilities and equipment;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Applicable steam engineer's license and four years' supervisory experience with power plant operations, including feed water systems, coal, gas, and fuel oil fired high-pressure boiler systems and all auxiliary equipment, water chilling systems, high voltage generation and distribution systems and related combustion controls and safety devices.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Class Specification History
New class adopted January 3, 1973.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 5610), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 5610), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
