The City's Power Plant now only generates in emergencies.
Power Plant Superintendent and Operator Responsibilities
Three full-time employees including three operators are employed by the city. Their responsibilities are to:
- Ensure the production of power during peak demands
- Provide routine preventive maintenance
- Make repairs to the plant
- Repair and maintain the various pieces of equipment associated with electric generation
- Record and monitor the electrical generation equipment
The plant is capable of producing 9,700 kilowatts produced on six dual-fuel (natural gas or diesel) engines and two CAT-powered generators.
Electric Distribution Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Electric Distribution fall on four full-time employees, including two journey linemen and two apprentices. Their responsibilities include:
- The daily maintenance and repair necessary to properly operate the system of over 55 miles of primary electrical lines, 683 street lights, and 1,650 meters
- Preventive maintenance to all electric lines within the system
- Construction tasks such as the installation of power lines and hook ups for houses and businesses