Mechanical Shop And Equipment Superintendent - Hetch Hetchy Water And Power

Job Description
ABOUT HETCH HETCHY WATER AND POWER
The mechanical shop is located within Hetch Hetchy Water and Power of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Reporting Location:
Moccasin is located 140 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and requires a 5-hour round trip commute by car in fair weather.
Position Summary
Under general direction, this class directs the activities of a group of crafts persons engaged in the fabrication, maintenance and repairs of a wide variety of automotive vehicles, off road portable machinery and other heavy equipment. Some essential functions include:
managing subordinate supervisors and craft workers who are involved in a wide range of technical work maintaining heavy equipment;
coordinating the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of mechanical equipment;
preparing specifications for the purchase of new equipment or machinery;
preparing written reports;
managing the expenditure of funds;
monitoring work performed by outside contractors;
carrying out safety requirements and procedures;
interacting with departmental personnel, contractors and others pertaining to the fabrication, maintenance and repair activities;
and assisting subordinates in professional development.
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Coordinates with appropriate supervisors and managers in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of a variety of heavy mechanical equipment including hydroelectric power houses, valve houses, dams, and waterways.
Initiates work clearances, defines clearance boundaries, and approves switching orders.
Plans and directs the maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles, off-road portable machines, heavy equipment, hydroelectric power houses, valve houses, dams, and waterways.
Directs shop and field-activities in the fabrication and machining of parts, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance and repair activities.
Prepares specifications for the purchase of new equipment or machinery and may review the fabrication process and oversee the installation of equipment in order to ensure products meet specifications.
Prepares various written reports and/or directs and monitors the preparation of various written reports such as performance evaluations, maintenance progress activities, shop operations, vehicle and machinery repairs, material and supply requisitions and inventory, and work orders.
Monitors alteration and repair work performed by outside Contractors to ensure that work is accomplished in accordance with contracts and specifications.
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, proper handling of hazardous materials, shop safety;
conducts related shop inspections, safety meetings and training.
Establishes and maintains contact with departmental personnel, representatives of other divisions/ departments, contractors, general public, etc., to keep them advised and informed of the department's activities;
represents the department at various meetings.
Supervises subordinate staff;
provides mentorship andtraining;
performs personnel management functions;
conducts and prepares performance evaluations, provides coaching and guidance, and implements corrective disciplinary measures.
Performs related duties as required within the scope of the classification 7126 Mechanical Shop and Equipment Superintendent.