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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School degree or equivalent
- Five years’ experience in electrical/electronic maintenance and/or instrumentation controls maintenance.
- Two years power plant or industrial plant experience at a journeyman level.
- Experience with electrical test equipment and procedures.
- A California driver’s license
MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Sufficient knowledge of all plant equipment and understanding of the function and interrelationship of the same. Ability to troubleshoot complex multiple inter-active loop control systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of processes for systems relating to Heat Recovery Chillers, Conventional Chillers, Hot Water Boilers, emergency diesel generator, cooling towers, pumps, valves, Variable Frequency Drives, etc.
- Working knowledge of a distributed control system.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches.
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to environmental and safety rules, regulations, and plant operating procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to make sketches of instruments, piping and electronic instrumentation, and control systems
- Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain the utility system's computers and associated equipment; multiplexing equipment and data highway systems.
- Ability to read blueprints and apply mathematic skills.
- Must be able to wear a respirator and any other appropriate safety equipment.
- Ability to assist during all outage periods.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree
- Experience working with large chiller systems
- Experience with operator, mechanical, I&C, or electrical maintenance
- Experience with Distributed Controls Systems, Plant Historians, and standard office computer applications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 11-20 pounds.
- Frequently kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Requires ability to work 12-hour shifts and for call-outs in support of a 24/7 hour operation due to emergencies, sickness, vacation, etc…
- Power Plant conditions require wearing of Personal Protective Equipment, including hearing protection with normal plant noise > 80dB TWA.
- May work at heights >4ft.
WORK STANDARDS
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/
*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
*Consistent with its obligations under law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
*This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.