Electrical Maintenance Chief

City of Des Moines
City of Des Moines Salary
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2024
Distinguishing Features of the Class

The principal function of an employee in this class is to lead the WRF equipment maintenance functions and coordinate the maintenance and repair activities associated with electrical, electronic, vibration, infrared imaging, data collection and analysis. This position will plan equipment repairs using reports and a computerized maintenance management system.

Acceptable Experience and Training

  • Graduation from high school; and
  • Five (5) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment, including calibration of gauges, meters and controls, and machine train vibration troubleshooting, alignment, and balancing; and
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a lead/supervisory capacity.
  • Up to two (2) years of related technical education may be substituted for up to two (2) years of required experience.

Please Note: Transcripts verifying coursework taken, degree conferred and/or Journeyman License or Master License need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department to receive credit. Please send electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline .

Required Special Qualifications

  • Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
  • Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Iowa.

NOTE: If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving records is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

  • Lead a crew consisting of skilled Electrician Instrumentation Technicians and Electronic Technicians in maintaining and repairing electrical and electronic components and controls found within the wastewater reclamation facilities and at various remote pumping stations.
  • Lead and perform data collection and analysis for predictive maintenance.
  • Inspect electrical and electronic equipment being installed to ensure proper operation and compliance with contract specifications.
  • Lead and participate in the bench repair of electronic components, gauges, and signaling devices for various types of equipment and establish vibration measurement definitions and parameters.
  • Lead and maintain baseline deviation records to initiate corrective actions for malfunctions and forecast defects and failures.
  • Provide input and maintain a regular equipment preventive maintenance program.
  • Prepare and maintain reports and provide summaries of performed work, time, material, and equipment used for entry into computerized maintenance management system.
  • Review and recommend schedules of calibration and repair work in accordance with staff advice and reports.
  • Ensure employee compliance with safety rules and regu­lations.
  • Perform other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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Closing Date/Time: 6/6/2024 4:00 PM Central

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