City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, supervises the maintenance, repair and operation of power house and sub-station machinery and equipment used in the distribution of electrical power for the municipal transit system; maintains operating records and reports; and performs related duties as required.

Requires considerable responsibility for: carrying out, interpreting and enforcing existing rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the operation of powerhouse and sub-station machinery and equipment for the municipal transit system; making responsible contacts with other departmental personnel and outside organizations in connection with operating activities; preparing, reviewing and maintaining operating records and reports. Nature of work requires: exposure to disagreeable noise elements and occasional exposure to physical and working conditions where serious accidents or injuries may occur.

1. Supervises subordinate powerhouse operators and skilled electrical craftsmen engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of powerhouse and sub-station machinery and equipment.

2. Inspects powerhouse and manual and automatic sub-stations to assure that equipment is in proper working condition.

3. Assigns duties to and prepares work schedules for powerhouse and sub-station personnel.

4. Prepares daily time reports, posts daily log book) and records all demand and watt-hour meter readings for compilation of power consumption data.

5. Prepares requisitions for materials and supplies required.

6. Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development program.

Requires considerable knowledge of: the operation, maintenance and repair requirements of power distribution equipment and systems; the methods, techniques and equipment necessary to maintenance and operation activities.

Requires considerable ability to: plan, assign and supervise the activities of subordinate operating and maintenance personnel; deal effectively and courteously with other departmental personnel, subordinates and the general public; prepare and review detailed plant operating records and reports.