Energy Dispatch Director jobs in Vallejo, CA

Location: Suisun City, CA

This position is responsible for daily operations, routine maintenance, system troubleshooting, production reporting, responding to alarm conditions and making repairs. Work is performed under indirect supervision with results evaluated against achievement of set production and spending goals while adhering to policies, procedures and professional conduct always using safe practices in an environmentally responsible matter.

• Conducts day-to-day operations and maintenance of the plant including working with mechanical and electrical equipment
• Diagnoses and corrects adverse gas field and plant conditions and malfunctions
• Responds to alarm conditions, troubleshoots, and repairs systems, and restores operational capacity
• Adheres to company and project specific health and safety requirements; participates in monthly safety audits and inspections
• Maintains administrative records including logbook, filing system for drawings, instruction books and manuals, spare parts inventory, and records
• Supports, assists, and directs the work of contractors on-site
• Routinely operates a motor vehicle and/or off-road vehicle on undeveloped terrain
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possesses a valid driver's license and good driving record
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrument control systems including equipment such as motors, blowers, controls, and pumps
• Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions and recommend sound alternatives
• Ability to work overtime including call outs outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications

Preferred:

• Previous military experience
• A technical degree in an electrical or mechanical field is preferable, or equivalent work experience with electrical and mechanical systems
• Familiar with gas compression and/or gas transportation

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical including ability to utilize respiratory protection and all other safety requirements, drug screen and background check
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls due to regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery
• Reach with hands and arms, and to hold objects
• Sit, stand, or walk for 8-14-hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs and on uneven ground
• Hear conversations (in person or via 2-way radio) in noisy environments
• Frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Must be able to work in or outdoors during all seasons including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme cold and/or heat. Most work is within the vicinity of a municipal solid waste disposal facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.