Job Description

WHO WE ARE

This posting will be open until filled and may close at any time after October 21, 2022, at 11:59 pm without further notice.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the metropolitan area\'s future and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. There is more information about us on our .

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

An eligibility list may be created to fill potential vacancies within the next 12 months from the date of the posting. The Metropolitan Council has a vacancy for a full-time Power Plant Engineer in our Environmental Services Division.

Hourly Wage: $43.45 (*$98,986 to *$108,668 Annually) *includes built-in overtime

Wages are based on total shift hours on a two-week cycle. Employees who work between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. will receive a 5.5% shift premium for each hour worked during those hours in addition to the employee\'s basic hourly rate. The work schedule has built-in overtime with each employee working seven 12-hour days in a two-week pay period.

This position will be assigned to the Solids Management Business Unit (SMBU) at the Metro Plant. The selected individual will operate and monitor the MCES Metro SMBU process systems.

Work Schedule: Treatment plants operate 24/7 year-round. It is expected the initial hire will work the weekend night shift. Work shift assignments are determined through a job bid process.

This position will work a 12-hour shift (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. -OR- 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) on one of the following schedules:

• First week: Monday through Wednesday- Second week: Monday through Thursday; OR
• First week: Friday through Sunday -- Second week: Thursday through Sunday

*The position will work a set schedule. There will be no rotation.

Benefits:

• Minnesota State Retirement System pension
• Deferred Compensation Plans (457)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave for all employees
• Free bus and rail pass
• Well at Work clinic
• Fitness Center access
• Employee assistance program
• Health and Wellness programs
• On-site training and tuition reimbursement

About the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division: Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) is an operating division of the Metropolitan Council. MCES operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system for the Minneapolis-St. Paul\'s seven-county metropolitan area, which includes approximately 600 miles of regional sanitary sewers and nine regional wastewater treatment plants. MCES treats an average of 250 million gallons of wastewater daily, providing cost-effective service to more than 2.6 million people in 110 customer communities. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES also is nationally renowned for its superior work monitoring air and water quality and planning for a long-range water supply to meet future demand.

To find out how the Metropolitan Council and the Environmental Services division serve the Twin Cities region, please click on the links for more information: and .

What you would do in this job

• Oversees the safe operation of the systems and equipment needed to produce steam and generate electricity, including boilers, turbines, gauges and controls, pumps, fans, and more.
• Is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and Monitoring steam and electrical generation equipment to prevent failures or excessive wear and tear. Maintaining the integrity of the systems to ensure the safety of plant personnel
• Oversees readings and makes observations to detect steam and electrical generation systems issues and takes the required action to correct those issues.
• Adjusts controls to respond to requested levels of steam and electricity generation production and starts/stops generation equipment as needed.
• Works with plant operators, maintenance trades, contractors, and others to coordinate and ensure safe system shutdowns, startups, and energy control/Lockout Tag Out of the steam and electrical generation systems and equipment tasks.
• Ensure integrity and safety of the steam and electrical generation systems equipment prior to and during operation for compliance with MN Rule 5225
• Operate steam and electrical generation systems to maintain production to specified levels and adjust as needed
• Ensure the integrity and safety of the campus steam distribution system equipment prior to and during operation.
• Maintain general boiler room and process areas and required supplies.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Required to be considered:

• High school diploma or GED
• State of MN Class 1, Grade A Boiler License
• At least three years of actual operating experience with the responsibility for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers, engines, and turbines and their appurtenances of not more than 500 horsepower or to operate as a shift engineer in a plant of unlimited horsepower, including at least two years of experience in operating such engines or turbines. Experience operating and maintaining medium voltage (4,160v, 3 phase) turbine generators, distribution connection syncing, and controls is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of MN State statutes and rules relating to boiler room equipment operations, inspection, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of boiler equipment and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of the safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of medium voltage electrical generation and distribution equipment up to 4,160v.
• Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition control software systems.
• Knowledge of Outlook, SharePoint, and basic word processing programs.
• Skills in troubleshooting complex process issues related to steam generation and distribution systems.
• Skilled in using hand and power tools related to operations and maintenance of steam and electrical generation systems
• Ability to train new Power Plant Engineers on steam and electrical generation systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas or issues with supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to utilize computerized process control systems for monitoring and control
• Ability to keep an accurate and detailed daily shift log
• Ability to work with a cross-functional team including co-workers, management, maintenance trades, contractors, and consultants.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

Additional information

Union: Operating Engineers, Local 49, Pay Grade 6
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes, may be subjected to a random drug test.

Working Conditions: Must possess the ability to work under adverse conditions such as confined spaces, loud work environments, heights, obnoxious smells, heat, cold, rain, and potentially hazardous areas. Uses common hand and power tools to operate and maintain plant equipment.

Physical Requirements: Must have the physical capacity to safely lift and carry portable pumps, hoses, and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances. Ability to climb ladders, descend/ascend stairs, grasp, bend, kneel, and reach. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Physically and medically able to be certified on donning respirator and safety equipment.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We conduct a selection interview.
• A pre-employment physical and drug test is required.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check, which verifies education and employment, and covers your driving record (if applicable to the job) and any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you\'re applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email

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