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Electric Plant Operator II, Electric Production - City of Alexandria, LA, LA (ID: 337740)
Title	Electric Plant Operator II, Electric Production
Type	Electric and Gas
Date Posted	2019-08-20
City / Organization	City of Alexandria, LA, LA
Website	Click Here for the Position Listing
Email Contact	civilservice@cityofalex.com
Description	Electric Plant Operator II, Electric Production Range: $33,238.40 - $39,894.40 Grade: 20 (Employees: Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved. Benefits Offered: 17.94% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered. Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Electric Production department and future vacancies as they occur. Kind of Work The purpose of this classification is to perform routine and moderately complex work involved in the daily operation of a steam driven electric power plant converting to natural gas fueled internal combustion reciprocating engine driven generation. Minimum Qualifications for Admission to Examination: DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by substantial experience in steam turbine and/or reciprocating internal combustion engine electrical utility plant operations; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Experience with Wartsila engines preferred. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS After the commercial operations date of the new units, completion of Wartsila gas fueled stationary reciprocating engine training. Shift Hours: 40 Hours per Week including shift work and some overtime per departmental needs This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application. Accepting applications: August 13, 2020 - August 27, 2020 by 4pm or the first 50 applications whichever comes first. APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.CITYOFALEXANDRIALA.COM UNDER OUR EMPLOYMENT PAGE Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5078, Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Range: $33,238.40 - $39,894.40 Grade: 20 (Employees: Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Benefits Offered: 17.94% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Electric Production department and future vacancies as they occur.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this classification is to perform routine and moderately complex work involved in the daily operation of a steam driven electric power plant converting to natural gas fueled internal combustion reciprocating engine driven generation.

Minimum Qualifications for Admission to Examination:

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by substantial experience in steam turbine and/or reciprocating internal combustion engine electrical utility plant operations; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.
Experience with Wartsila engines preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

After the commercial operations date of the new units, completion of Wartsila gas fueled stationary reciprocating engine training.

Shift Hours:

40 Hours per Week including shift work and some overtime per departmental needs

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: August 13, 2020 - August 27, 2020 by 4pm or the first 50 applications whichever comes first.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.CITYOFALEXANDRIALA.COM UNDER OUR EMPLOYMENT PAGE

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5078, Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.