City of Baldwin City, Power Plant Operator

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Position opening: Power Plant Operator

Reports to: Power Plan Superintendent

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Retirement: KPERS

Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision

Salary range: $17.37 hour – $24.72 hour

Under the supervision of the Power Plant Superintendent, the Power Plant Operator is a limited-supervisory position. The employee in this position works daily on machinery, building repair and maintenance, and works with and assists other departments with projects as necessary. The Power Plant Operator will be required to perform skilled and semiskilled labor, and have the ability to organize and follow through on all required paperwork.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Must be insurable by City’s insurance carrier.
  • Successful completion of KMU Power Plant Technology Certification course through Flint Hills Technical College within two years.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Required Experience:  Three years related experience and/or training.  Electrical experience is required.  Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six to twelve months of employment.

Minimum Required Education:  High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.).

POSITION PREFERENCES

Preferred Experience:  Four years related experience and/or training.  Experience with power plant facility to include operations and maintenance.  Management experience. 

Preferred Education:  Associate’s degree from a college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Degree or coursework in electrical distribution.

For additional information on this position, contact Rob Culley at 785-594-3261 or email rculley@baldwincity.org

Applications to: Laura Hartman, City Clerk/Human Resources lhartman@baldwincity.org

Application deadline 12/28/2018

Apply online at: Apply online

 

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Baldwin City adds solar to energy portfolio, signs agreement with Westar Energy

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Westar will build and operate 1 MW solar facility

 TOPEKA, Kan. – Nov. 19 – The City of Baldwin City is adding solar to its energy mix through an agreement with Westar Energy. The Baldwin City mayor will sign the agreement at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Baldwin City Library, 800 7th St., Baldwin City, preceding the Baldwin City Council Meeting. Media are invited to attend.

Baldwin City will purchase energy from the 1 megawatt solar array that Westar Energy will own and operate. The array will be next to the city’s new public utilities building at 1100 Orange St. in Baldwin City and construction will begin in the next few weeks. The array is scheduled to be complete summer 2019.

“I am proud and excited for this day to be here,” Baldwin City Mayor Casey Simoneau said. “Baldwin City will be one of the smallest, greenest municipality owned utilities in the State of Kansas once this solar farm is completed. Our current council and city staff have been working on numerous green energy initiatives throughout this year. We currently purchase wind and hydro energy and with this we will now be producing solar in our backyard. We have increased the net metering lid for citizens and businesses and have been diligent to ensure we are continuing to utilize green energy to help control our production costs for our citizens.”

“Westar appreciates the opportunity to help Baldwin City meet its residents’ energy needs with sustainable sources that are located in the community,” said John Bridson, vice president, generation services.

Westar Energy offers comprehensive energy management solutions, asset optimization, risk management and advisory services and renewable energy options to utilities, large industrial customers and independent power producers.

About KCP&L and Westar Energy:

Serving approximately 1.5 million customers in Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCP&L), KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company and Westar Energy are the electric utilities of Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG). Together we generate nearly half the power we provide to homes and businesses with emission-free sources. We support our local communities where we live and work, and strive to meet the needs of customers through energy savings and innovative solutions.

Natural Gas Update

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With low storage levels and an early blast of winter weather, the natural gas industry has been on a tear the past few weeks.

  • Daily Mid-con prices on November 1st posted around $2.70 per MMBtu
    • Today, November 20th, they are approaching $4.50 per MMBtu; an increase of more than 60%
  • Demand continues to grow as well
    • In October KMGA purchased 60% more gas supply than in October 2017
    • To date, November 2018 gas supply purchases are 74% more than a year ago

Production continues to grow, up about 8.3 Bcf in November from year ago levels.  Much of that added production has been absorbed by the high demand due to the cold snap that continues across much of the country.

NOAA has modified their 2018-2019 winter forecast to be 4-5 degrees below the average temperature.  The NYMEX futures contract prices for Dec-Feb have reacted to this updated forecast and are currently averaging $4.54 per MMBtu.  On November 1st, the winter strip average was $3.23 per MMBtu.

We wanted to provide this information to you as you should expect to see a significant increase in both usage volume and dollars on your KMGA invoice for November gas supply!

 

 

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Employment Opportunity

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The City of Troy, a full service City including electric, water and wastewater utilities and street maintenance, is accepting applications for the position of  Working Supervisor

Management and supervisor skills required.   This is a hand’s on position.  Applicant must have a valid CDL Kansas driver’s license, physical, drug test, other requirements as to job will be given at interview by personnel committee.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.  Full benefits package available, pay based on experience.  Make application or send resume to Troy City Hall, (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. except holidays) 137 S. Walnut, P. O. Box 506, Troy, KS 66087.  EOE

Employment Opportunity

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Electrical Superintendent

The City of Eudora, population 6300, seeks responsible applicants to perform difficult skilled technical work supervising the construction, maintenance and repair of electric transmission and distribution lines and related installations, responding to emergency or after hour requests, and related work as apparent or assigned. Associates/Technical degree and extensive experience working with electrical distribution systems with considerable supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. A valid Kansas commercial driver’s license is required.

Application and job description are available online at www.cityofeudoraks.gov and at Eudora City Hall, 4 E. 7th Street, Eudora, KS 66025. Submit application/resume on the website or by email to pschmeck@cityofeudoraks.gov. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a post offer drug screening and background check including driving record. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Employment Opportunity

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Electric Lineman

Eudora, KS, population 6,300, seeks responsible applicants to perform skilled work of journeyman level in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground 12.5KV electric distribution power lines, protection equipment, metering, and other electrical equipment. A high school diploma/GED is required, and the completion of an Associates/Technical degree with considerable experience in high voltage electrical power and distribution. A valid Kansas class A commercial driver’s license is required.

Application and full job description are available online at www.cityofeudoraks.gov and at Eudora City Hall, 4 E. 7th Street, Eudora, KS 66025. Submit application/resume on the website or by email to pschmeck@cityofeudoraks.gov. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a post offer drug screening and background check including driving record. Applications accepted until position is filled.