Engineering Technician I or II - LE

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.   

• Performs air pollution testing, non-destructive testing, wastewater sampling, quality control testing, performance testing, etc., as required. Ensures that tests are performed on schedule to comply with any requirements for State and Federal permits.
• Monitors and compiles daily, monthly, and quarterly environmental air emissions data. 
• Coordinates stack emissions testing activities at LE power generation facilities 
• Monitors water quality and evaluates data. Performs analytical testing as required.
• Performs quality control of field instruments using chemical standards.
• Maintains official onsite environmental records in an orderly and easily accessible system.
• Records information on the enterprise environmental tracking system.
• Assembles and compiles technical data in various formats for internal analysis and submission to government agencies. 
• Develops and administers moderately complex technical construction projects. 
• Operates various computer aided engineering design programs or tools and produces work orders to support power generation facility construction projects. Performs routine manual and CAD drafting. 
• Assists in preparing forecasts, studies, technical reports, legal descriptions, memorandums, letters, and related. 
• Maintains an efficient filing and records system for projects.  
• Must be able to assist in operation and testing of power plant equipment, performance of pollution controls testing, survey work, and non-destructive testing programs. 
• Will be required to work overtime or alternate hours at times to maintain operational continuity of the department. 
• All positions are designated as Mission Critical.

• Performs related work as required.

• Associate Degree or sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited college or university with major course work in Mathematics, Statistics or a science related field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively complex experience in mathematical, technical or related electric utility work.

• Successful completion of the Lakeland Electric Lineman Training program. 
• Eleven (11) years of experience in mathematical, technical or related electronic utility experience. 

• An Associate’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics or a Science-related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in mathematical, technical, or in related electric utility work.

• Successful completion of the Lakeland Electric Lineman Training program.
• Six (6) years of experience in mathematical, technical or related electronic utility experience.

• Must maintain City driving privileges/valid driver's license.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• May be required to attend meetings and visit job sites at locations other than primary work location.
• Must be able to work "call out" as necessary to provide operational effectiveness.
• May be required to pass and maintain quality for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical.
  • Pulmonary Function.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

• Familiarity with environmental policies and regulations, specifically those applicable to Title V air compliance. 
• Knowledge of and familiarity with personal computers, computer input/output terminals, calculators, and other technical data-processing devices.
• Knowledge of basic math, engineering principles, and concepts is required to perform some computations.
• Ability to use complicated computer programs and write technical reports
• Knowledge of word processing, computer aided design (CAD), spreadsheet, database, GIS, and presentation software.
• Knowledge of general chemistry practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of lubrication testing and sampling methods.
• Knowledge of operational and analytical requirements for the permit compliance.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and carry out routine duties without direct supervision.
• Assists in various other areas in a collaborative atmosphere.
• Extensive knowledge of practices, procedures, standards and methods used in office and field engineering work in conjunction with utility design or application.
• Extensive knowledge of the materials and equipment used in utility system construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering theory, practices, standards, national safety codes, and methods used in office and field engineering for design and construction of power generation facilities. 
• Considerable knowledge of applicable technical and safety codes.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and engineering drawings, and prepares reports.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit complex oral and written instructions.  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to direct the work activities of subordinate technicians or students as required.
• Ability to carry out assignments independently and with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer technical projects including creating highly complex engineering drawings, work order documents, performing difficult technical computations, make estimates, cost evaluations, and to compile statistical data without supervisory input.
• Ability/willingness to perform work safely and to report unsafe practices/situations to the appropriate supervisor.
• Knowledge of engineering and surveying processes. 
• Skill in performing a wide variety of tasks using various data handling machines and devices. 
• Ability to procure goods and services from various vendors. 
• Knowledge of basic budgetary and accounting procedures and practices.
• Ability to use various portable test equipment and meters, and survey instruments and to perform engineering and surveying calculations. 
• Ability of being a self-starter, self-motivated, detail oriented, a team player and to be able to carry out assignments independently and with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to perform engineering drafting, assist in testing programs, and operation of power plant equipment. 
• Ability to maintain accurate records files and reports relating to surveying and engineering related activities. 
• Able to oversee projects of moderate complexity with minimal supervision.
• Basic knowledge of excavation safety and pipeline construction and maintenance practices.
• Moderate familiarity with federal and state regulations pertaining to natural gas pipelines and/or environmental testing requirements for power plant emissions.
• Knowledge of Lakeland's service territory, Electrical Transmission and Distribution and Service Construction Standards, the Subdivision and Commercial Development Policy, the Standard Electrical Service Requirement Policy, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and the Customer Service Information System.

• Requires sedentary and active work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 30 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and routine keyboard operations,
• Operation of City general purpose vehicles (automobile or pick-up truck), some job duties may be performed in an office environment while other duties may require field work at various outdoor job sites. 
• The job risks exposure on rare occasions to electrical or mechanical or chemical hazardous conditions, and occasional exposure to extreme noise levels, dusts pollen, bright or dim lights, extreme cold or heat, wet or humid conditions, fumes, noxious odors, and heights.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, depth perception, and texture perception and sense of smell.

Salary : $34 - $50