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Fleet Generator Service Supervisor

Category: Classified/Excluded
Pay Grade: C28
Job Code: 12986

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

This is highly skilled electrical, mechanical, supervisory, and related administrative work directing the maintenance and repair activities for a large and diverse complement of emergency generators and pumps critical to public infrastructure. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgement and operate with considerable autonomy in planning and directing the work of generator service technicians and trades contractors in the installation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of electric generators rated between 25kW and 2MW along with associated switchgear and fuel supply systems.  These tasks require measuring, testing, and managing single and multiphase alternating current (AC) outputs of up to 4,160 volts.  Incumbents also supervise the installation, maintenance and closure of County-owned and operated depot-level and retail fueling facilities. The position reports to a division or department manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (examples, not all inclusive)

• Supervises a staff of skilled trades employees engaged in the maintenance and repair of power generation systems, heavy pumps and fuel storage and dispensing systems;
• Performs staff performance appraisals and identifies developmental needs;
• Provides direction and direct oversight in the diagnosis and repair of power generation systems, heavy pumps, and fuel systems;
• Estimates repair requirements and assigns related work to staff or contractors;
• Implements load testing action plan based on nature and criticality of generators;
• Prepares and reviews specifications for new generator installations; serves as a subject matter expert in the review of engineering drawings and plans and in the selection of power generation systems;
• Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance, repair and inspection of power generating systems and fuel storage systems;
• Coordinates the training of assigned technicians and customer maintenance staff;
• Plans, orders, and ensures timely receipt of components and materials required by technicians and contractors to complete assigned tasks;
• Performs cost/benefit analysis of required and completed repairs and determines, prioritizes, and assigns workload based on criticality;
• Schedules and directs preventive maintenance services, performing this work personally if and when required;
• Schedules and prioritizes replacement, overhaul and modifications to generators, motors, switchgear, control relays, and associated electrical system components;
• Inspects operational areas for adherence to safety standards;
• Ensures that tools and equipment are maintained and utilized in a safe and efficient manner and inspects generators for adherence to safety standards and regulations;
• Monitors generator service technician or contractor productivity based on established benchmark standards and performance measures;
• Coordinates operational activities with other County departments and divisions, and municipalities to ensure the completion of assigned work;
• Provides sectional input for preparation of division operating and capital improvement budgets;
• Manages section budget;
• Monitors vendor and contractor performance taking corrective action as necessary to address deficiencies;
• Provides input in the development of parts and services contracts;
• Provides input to and implements division strategic plans;
• Participates in process improvement activities and implements new operational processes;
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Six (6) years of journeyman level experience in the repair and maintenance of large diesel engines and emergency power systems and a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial electrical system maintenance management of multiphase alternating current (AC) voltages up to 4,160V; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Special Qualifications (May be required depending on area of assignment):

• Florida Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsements.
• Compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Possession and maintenance of ASE certification in Diesel Engines T-2.
• Possession and maintenance of Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) certification within one (1) year of appointment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Pinellas County electrician journeyman level certification of competency.
• Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training with current annual refresher.
• Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials required for a specific position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and expert skills in diesel and gasoline engines, generators, engine governors, generator, and electric switchgear;
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and mechanical systems and components of generators, heavy pumps, and fuel storage equipment;
• Knowledge of the principles of industrial electricity and diesel engine operations;
• Skill in troubleshooting and determining reasons for malfunctions in electrical and mechanical components and control systems and correction of same;
• Ability to display courtesy and professionalism in dealing with customers, regulatory officials, fire officials, engineers, and the general public;
• Ability to endure long periods of standing, walking, or working in inclement weather and possession of sufficient physical strength and agility to lift and move heavy objects;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, vendors, and others;
• Ability to lead and train technical personnel to perform a combination of skilled trades’ tasks including those in the fields of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other trades;
• Ability to perform heavy manual work for extended periods in inclement weather;
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates; recommend and implement improvements;
• Ability to read and interpret complex electro-mechanical wiring diagrams and schematics;
• Ability to use and train others in the use of tools, machines, test instruments and repair manuals used in fleet maintenance and fleet generator/electro-mechanical services.

Emergency Power Generation Systems

• Knowledge and expert skills in maintenance and repair of large complex facilities’ emergency power generation and control systems;
• Knowledge and expert skills in the installation, modification, repair, and maintenance of stationary and portable generator/electro-mechanical systems;
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and related safety precautions of the trade, including the supervision of those working with AC voltages up to and including 4160V, 3 phase equipment;
• Skill in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments used in the diagnosis, repair and overhaul of power generation units and control systems components;
• Skill in troubleshooting and determining reasons for malfunctions in electrical and mechanical facilities’ emergency power generation/electro-mechanical systems and correcting of same.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The work is very heavy and requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual acuity: Have close visual acuity such as color differentiation, depth perception, and adequate field vision.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents work in a fast-paced environment characterized by frequent distractions and changing conditions where failure to make appropriate decisions could lead to major community or organizational consequences.