Summary or Purpose

Operate, monitor and maintain generators, switchgear controls, motor control center, and equipment associated with mechanical equipment used to monitor and distribute electricity,

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Monitors and maintains the oil and fluid levels of power plant equipment in accordance with standard Department procedures and Borough policy.

Monitors and makes necessary adjustments to water temperatures and pressures.

Operates and maintains stationary engines, generator sets, associated mechanical equipment and facilities.

Maintain the generator cooling system, mixing and testing for recommended levels. Changes oil, fuel and air filters.

Maintain a daily log of equipment performance, power output, generator operations, and power and fuel outages.

Assist Lead Power Plant Operator and Village Services Supervisor with inventory; requests, receives and stores supplies and equipment.

Inspects and cleans equipment and facility; reports maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor.

Comply with all safety rules and regulations.

Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.

Responds to power plant alarms and power failures, and reports problems to supervisor.

May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 700 and IS 800;

Required to obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certifications.

Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 265.16 within the probationary period.

Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period.

Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 273.16 within the probationary period.

Ability to obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within the probationary period

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.