Develops and designs power system facilities and equipment and coordinates construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment. Plans and engineers layout of generating plants, transmission and distribution lines,... [+] More

Develops and designs power system facilities and equipment and coordinates construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment. Plans and engineers layout of generating plants, transmission and distribution lines, and receiving and distribution stations. Directs preparation of, or prepares drawings and specific type of equipment and materials to be used in, construction and equipment installation. Excludes paraprofessional positions.

Estimates labor, material, construction, and equipment costs. Inspects completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards. Observes operation of installation for conformance with operational standards. Coordinates operation and maintenance activities to ensure optimum utilization of power system facilities and to meet customer demands for electrical energy. May compile power rates and direct others in evaluating properties and developing utilities in new territories. [-] Less

Develops and designs power system facilities and equipment and coordinates construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment. Plans and engineers layout of generating plants, transmission and distribution lines,... [+] More

Develops and designs power system facilities and equipment and coordinates construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment. Plans and engineers layout of generating plants, transmission and distribution lines, and receiving and distribution stations. Directs preparation of, or prepares drawings and specific type of equipment and materials to be used in, construction and equipment installation. Excludes paraprofessional positions.

Estimates labor, material, construction, and equipment costs. Inspects completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards. Observes operation of installation for conformance with operational standards. Coordinates operation and maintenance activities to ensure optimum utilization of power system facilities and to meet customer demands for electrical energy. May compile power rates and direct others in evaluating properties and developing utilities in new territories. [-] Less

Directs the overall operation and provides executive leadership in a regional hospital system.

This is the top executive and principal organization leader in a regional hospital system. Responsible for the profitability of the regional hospital system. Establishes strategic plans and guides... [+] More

Directs the overall operation and provides executive leadership in a regional hospital system.

This is the top executive and principal organization leader in a regional hospital system. Responsible for the profitability of the regional hospital system. Establishes strategic plans and guides implementation. Confers with executive management to plan operational objectives, to develop policies and procedures, to coordinate functions and operations between divisions and departments and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives. Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions. Directs and coordinates formulation of financial programs to provide funding for new or continuing operations and guides changes needed to reach financial goals. Represents the regional hospital system to major external authorities and constituencies. Plans and develops labor, and public relations policies designed to improve the hospital system's image and relations with patients, providers, employees, and the general public. Selects and evaluates performance of executive staff for compliance with established policies and objectives and contributions in attaining objectives. An advanced degree in a field of health or business is typically required for this position. [-] Less

Plans and designs substations and overhead and underground lines, and devises complex electrical computations to determine type and arrangement of circuits and size, type, and number of pieces of related equipment for transmitting power from distribution points. Plans transformers, circuit... [+] More

Plans and designs substations and overhead and underground lines, and devises complex electrical computations to determine type and arrangement of circuits and size, type, and number of pieces of related equipment for transmitting power from distribution points. Plans transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and lightning arresters, and coordinates construction and operation of facilities for transmitting power from distribution points to consumers. Excludes paraprofessional positions.

Develops specifications and estimates costs. Computes sag and stress for specifications on wire and cable. Plans layout of pole lines and underground cable and solves problems, such as determining height, location, spacing, guying, and insulating of poles. [-] Less

Develops and designs power system facilities and equipment and coordinates construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment. Plans and engineers layout of generating plants, transmission and distribution lines,... [+] More

Develops and designs power system facilities and equipment and coordinates construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment. Plans and engineers layout of generating plants, transmission and distribution lines, and receiving and distribution stations. Directs preparation of, or prepares drawings and specific type of equipment and materials to be used in, construction and equipment installation. Excludes paraprofessional positions.

Estimates labor, material, construction, and equipment costs. Inspects completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards. Observes operation of installation for conformance with operational standards. Coordinates operation and maintenance activities to ensure optimum utilization of power system facilities and to meet customer demands for electrical energy. May compile power rates and direct others in evaluating properties and developing utilities in new territories. [-] Less

Develops, designs, provides plan layout, and estimates costs for constructing transmission lines (high-tension facilities for carrying power from source to distributing points). Excludes paraprofessional positions.

Visits proposed construction site and selects best and shortest route to avoid interference with telephone or... [+] More

Develops, designs, provides plan layout, and estimates costs for constructing transmission lines (high-tension facilities for carrying power from source to distributing points). Excludes paraprofessional positions.

Visits proposed construction site and selects best and shortest route to avoid interference with telephone or other lines. Submits data on proposed route to right-of-way department for obtaining necessary easements. Arranges for aerial, topographical, and other surveys to be made to obtain pertinent data for planning lines. Devises steel and wood supporting structures for cables, and draws sketch showing their location. Performs detailed engineering calculations to draw up construction specifications, such as cable sag, pole strength, and necessary grounding. Estimates labor, material, and construction costs, and draws up specifications for purchase of materials and equipment. Keeps informed on new developments in electric power transmission. Assists various departments of power company on problems involving transmission-line operation and maintenance. Inspects completed installation. Does not usually plan facilities for distributing power to consumers--see Power Distribution Engineer. [-] Less

Repairs and keeps electrical equipment in generating station or powerhouse maintained. Tests defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction or failure, using voltmeters, ammeters, and related electrical testing apparatus. Notifies plant personnel of necessary equipment downtime requiring changes from normal... [+] More

Repairs and keeps electrical equipment in generating station or powerhouse maintained. Tests defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction or failure, using voltmeters, ammeters, and related electrical testing apparatus. Notifies plant personnel of necessary equipment downtime requiring changes from normal generating and transmission equipment operation to maintain uninterrupted service.

Fixes and replaces equipment, such as relays, switches, supervisory controls, and indicating and recording instruments. Tests and repairs switchboard and equipment circuitry, interpreting wiring diagrams to trace and connect numerous wires carrying current for independent functions. Cleans and repairs brushes, commutators, windings, and bearings of generators, motors, and converters. May test and maintain transmission equipment, performing such duties as oiling circuit breakers and transformers. [-] Less

Operates console to control automated conveyor system that receives, sorts, distributes, and conveys bulk or packaged materials or products to and from loading dock and storage area, and between departments or processes. Reads production and delivery schedules and talks with... [+] More

Operates console to control automated conveyor system that receives, sorts, distributes, and conveys bulk or packaged materials or products to and from loading dock and storage area, and between departments or processes. Reads production and delivery schedules and talks with supervisor to determine sorting and routing procedures.

Presses buttons and turns dials to start conveyor system and regulate speed of conveyors. Observes materials or products moving on conveyors, or observes lights on control panel to monitor flow and operation of system. Moves switches or pushes buttons to route order to designated areas and to raise, lower, and align conveyor with specific adjoining conveyors. Contacts work stations by telephone or intercom to request movement of order or to notify workstations of shipment en route and approximate delivery time. Stops equipment and clears jams, using hand tools. Observes operation to detect equipment malfunction and informs supervisor when malfunction occurs. May operate elevator system in conjunction with conveyor system. May weigh trucks and railroad cars before and after loading, or read scale that continually weighs product on conveyor to ascertain when specified tonnage has been loaded and record weight on loading ticket. May join sections of conveyor frames at temporary working areas and connect power units. May collect samples of materials for analysis. May lubricate moving parts of conveyors. May operate scoop to load materials onto conveyor. May record data, such as weight and type of material moved and condition of equipment. [-] Less

Repairs,... [+] More

Repairs, fabricates, assembles, services, keeps up maintenance on, and tests fluid power equipment, such as power steering units and components, following blueprints, schematics, or drawings, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices and applying knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical principles.

Analyzes blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and drawings to determine fabrication specifications. Sets up and operates milling machines, lathes, shapers, grinders, drill presses, and welders to make precision parts. Verifies conformance to specifications, using instruments, such as micrometers, verniers, and calipers. Assembles fluid power components, such as pumps, cylinders, valves, reservoirs, motors, accumulators, filters, and controls, using hand tools and holding devices. Connects unit to test equipment, and analyzes and records data, such as fluid pressure, flow measure, and power loss due to friction and parts wear. Recommends modifications in unit and in test procedures, instrumentation, or setup, based on analysis of test results. [-] Less

Operates boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment at generating plant to produce electricity. Monitors control board and regulates equipment, according to procedures and information obtained from recording and indicating instruments.

Changes controls of water and cold feed systems, blowers, and igniters... [+] More

Operates boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment at generating plant to produce electricity. Monitors control board and regulates equipment, according to procedures and information obtained from recording and indicating instruments.

Changes controls of water and cold feed systems, blowers, and igniters to start up or shut down boilers. Controls operation of boiler auxiliary equipment, such as water and vacuum pumps, coal dryers and pulverizers, steam condensers, and soot blowers to ensure efficient operation of boilers. Adjusts boiler controls to provide steam at specified temperature and pressure for turbine loads according to power demands. Adjusts controls to regulate speed, voltage, and phase of incoming turbines to coincide with voltage and phase of power being generated. Synchronizes incoming generating units with units in operation and closes circuit breaker at exact instant of coincidence. Monitors gauges to determine effect of generator load on related equipment, such as bus bars and voltage regulators. Adjusts transformer controls to regulate flow of power between generating stations and substations. Operates switchgear to regulate and transfer power loads to protect maintenance workers engaged in repairing or cleaning equipment. Records malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls on log sheet. [-] Less