Plant Technician-FGD Wastewater Treatment Operator; Brandon Shores Plant

Plant Technician – FGD Wastewater Treatment Operator

Talen Energy is looking for candidates to fill openings for Plant Technician (FGD Wastewater Treatment Operator). This position would be located at the Talen Energy Brandon Shores facility in Baltimore, MD (Pasadena area). Preferred candidate qualifications include post‑high school courses in engineering mathematics, physical science and/or technical oriented studies, and five years’ experience in industrial wastewater treatment. The Brandon Shores Plant is a fully scrubbed coal‑fired generating station.

The position reports to the Plant Environmental Manager.

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $ annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. Successful candidates will also participate in Talen Energy’s Short‑Term Incentive program.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. Employees are also eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) plan and receive competitive vacation and sick time.

Operate and maintain the FGD Wastewater Treatment Plant (FGDWWT) and Raw Water (absorber water make‑up) system safely and reliably, ensuring environmental compliance. The work requires a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule, including holidays and weekends, in addition to overtime and possible call‑ins. This is a multi‑skilled position requiring knowledge and skills from the Plant Operator Qualifications Training Program and basic plant maintenance (mechanical, electrical, instrument & controls).

• Startup, operate and shut down the FGDWWT and Raw Water system through remote controls, video display terminals (VDTs), and keyboards.
• Determine and manage all needed flow rates through the FGDWWT and Raw Water system, including sludge volumes.
• Manage operation of filter presses—filling and dropping/coordination with material.
• Serve as lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO) authority for the FGDWWT and Raw Water systems.
• Oversee chemical unloads—over 70 bulk trailers unloaded annually and over 260 totes, more than half of which are Hazmat.
• Conduct routine sample collection and lab analysis.
• Perform rounds at the FGD WWT plant, Raw Water system, Cox Creek Lift Station, Tank 2B, U1 & U2 Circ Water chemical injection skids.
• Support Plant IWWT as needed and fill in for plant operations per training.
• Perform routine maintenance and PMs on equipment.
• Troubleshoot various pieces of equipment and systems.

• Technical aptitude to understand and direct the operation of multiple inter‑related systems.
• Ability to understand the function of and closely observe inputs from many instruments and controls.
• Ability to make timely, logical decisions.
• Effectively prioritize tasks.
• Be a reliable, contributing team member.
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally.

• Successful completion of post‑high school courses in engineering mathematics, physical science and/or technical oriented studies.
• Five years’ experience in industrial wastewater treatment.
• Experience with personal computers and the Company’s applications software systems.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards.
• MDE requires all FGDWWT techs obtain and maintain a Class 7 Industrial Wastewater license.
• FGDFWWT techs are required to be DOT Hazmat certified to unload DOT Hazmat totes.

Must possess mobility to work in an environment that requires the ability and willingness to walk, climb, and lift, and work outside in severe weather conditions. Ability to work frequent overtime and/or weekends on short notice. The position requires a rotating shift schedule, routinely involving weekend and overnight duty. Must be able to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, with vision to read printed materials and computer screens for long periods.

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