Operations Technician; Dayshift West

Kyuden Energy Partners
Corporation (KEPC), headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA, is redefining what it means to be a partner to our clients throughout the energy industry. We have a career opportunity for an Operator Technician to be based at West Deptford Energy (WDE), located in West Deptford, NJ
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As one of the premier third-party O&M and Asset Management services providers in the energy industry, joining KEPC organization means you’ll be joining a team where employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with a company match and provide a range of benefit options for you and your family’s wellness needs.

WDE is a 750 MW electric generating station on 35 acres located in West Deptford, NJ along the Delaware River. The facility includes two Siemens SGT6-PAC 5000F Combustion Turbine Generators (CTGs), two CMI Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), one Alstom STF-30C Steam Turbine Generator (STG), a mechanical draft cooling tower, water and wastewater treatment systems, and related balance of plant and auxiliary equipment.

Job Summary

The Operations Technician operates from established and well-known procedures under minimum supervision performing duties independently with only general direction given. The Operations Technician encounters recurring work situations of moderate complexity, with occasional variations from the norm. Decisions are made within prescribed operating and casualty procedures and guidelines.

The Operations Technician must perform work in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, in compliance with all environmental permits at all times. Must effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow plant personnel, relative to the condition of the plant equipment and performance and provide suggestions for plant improvements. The Operations Technician must perform duties in such a way to result in an optimum cost-benefit ratio.

All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customer's needs are met.

Job Functions

• Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of power plant systems.
• Operate major auxiliary apparatus such as air compressors; circulating water systems; boiler feedwater treatment system; water systems; boiler feedwater and condensate system; and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Perform operating tests and inspections and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment assigned to achieve proper operating conditions.
• Execute orders from the Shift Supervisor/Control Room Operator on isolated panels for clearing equipment or making it ready for service in accordance with operating instructions and procedures; clear, tag, test and safety tape these operations.

• Perform routine water chemistry analysis.
• Maintain logs as assigned.
• Report any abnormal or irregular conditions that develop during the progress of the work and take corrective measures within the scope of operating instructions.
• Assist maintenance personnel during maintenance periods.
• Complete other tasks as required by the Shift Supervisor/Control Room Operator or the Operations Manager (Plant Leadership team).
• Reports to the Shift Supervisor and receives work direction from the CRO.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• Must be able to obtain a Low Pressure Black Seal NJ Boiler Operator license within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Power Plant Operations…