Generation Generalist II

General Purpose

Mission Statement

BED’s mission is to serve the energy needs of our customers in a safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. BED’s four key values are: Safety, Reliability, Community and Innovation. BED’s vision is to make Burlington a Net Zero Energy city by eliminating fossil fuel usage across the electric, thermal, and ground transportation sectors by strategically electrifying, managing demand, realizing efficiency gains, and expanding local renewable generation while increasing system resilience.

This position will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform entry level maintenance and operational activities at all BED’s generating facilities. The employee is expected to learn, qualify, and then advance to the Generation Generalist I position within 24 months from date of hire in the position.

Union Affiliation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

Pay Grade: $22.87 - $37.50 Hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Essential Job Functions

• Provide support for mechanical, electrical, instrument and control, and operations activities.
• Unloads woodchips from railcars.
• Learn and perform preventative maintenance program tasks such as changing oils in gear reducers, fans, pumps, and bearings.
• Operate all wood-handling equipment up to the surge bin at the boiler front.
• Learn and perform routine maintenance including lubrication of all wood-handling equipment and front-end loaders.
• Load wood ash into trucks for off-site disposal as needed.
• Learn and perform periodic greasing and oiling of ash handling and other fossil fuel burning equipment at BED’s generating facilities.
• Learn and perform maintenance on ash handling equipment and charre injection system as required.
• Operate a variety of machinery and heavy equipment including a front-end loader and dump truck as needed.
• Learn and perform lab tests on water samples and keep logs and record of water quality trends.
• Learn and perform outage inspections and regular preventative maintenance on water treatment equipment and heat exchangers.
• Assist in the installation and repair of electrical equipment at BED’s generating facilities.
• Assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment associated with high pressure boilers, turbines, generators, fuel handling systems, lighting, fire alarms, or security and communications at BED’s generating facilities.
• Assist in the electrical preventative maintenance checks at BED’s generating facilities.
• Learn and perform the duties of the yard worker position when needed as a back-up.
• Learn and assist in performing maintenance and other duties on emissions monitoring equipment (CEMS/DAHS equipment) as needed.
  
  

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Perform other related duties as required.
• Cleans assigned areas as directed.
  
  

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must advance to Generation Generalist I within 24 months of hire by completing BED’s Generation Generalist II training program.
• Must have the ability to utilize hand and power tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical manuals and line drawings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand mechanical and electrical systems and drawings.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment including front-end loader.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required.
• Ability to obtain workable welding and use of gas-cutting torch skills within twelve months is required.
• Ability to work the yard worker position 12 hours rotating shift when needed, as aback-up and when properly trained and deemed qualified.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must pass a Pulmonary Function Test and wear a respirator.
• Basic computer competency in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and control functions.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber which includes the ability to: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc.
• Must have the ability to interact harmoniously with co- workers, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to participate in various training including confined space training, CPR, First Aid, and all mandatory training.
• Must have the ability to enter a confined space and elevated areas.
• Must have the ability to diagnose, trouble shoot, and fix equipment as needed.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
• Ability to work overtime as needed consistent with the provisions of the BED/IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  
  

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov .