Operations & Maintenance Plant Technician Senior

Our Mone/Convoy gas power electric plant is looking for an Operations and Maintenance Technician Senior to join the team. This role will perform technical and skilled work in connection with power plant operation. Operate and maintain gas/oil fueled electric generating units composed of turbines, generators, boilers, transformers, pumps, switchyard and related auxiliary equipment. Operate the plant in startup, shutdown, and normal steady state mode.

Direct the work of outside operators, support personnel and contractors. Conduct tests, surveys and layout work on plant projects. Perform skilled work in the checking, inspecting, repair, maintenance, installation and construction of plant equipment and structures. Perform and direct others in the troubleshooting of routine problems including: troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical/electronic systems, digital control systems, communication systems, instruments and control systems, computers and computer networks, annunciator systems and recorders.

Communicate and coordinate activities affecting the safe and efficient operation of the plant in an often distracting and multitasking environment. Prepare written reports on unit conditions and operations. Provide effective interaction with the market operations and dispatch groups. Demonstrate the ability to work with others at all levels.

• Demonstrate ethical behavior and strong leadership in safety and health work behaviors and environmental stewardship. Adhere to proper operating practices and procedures and comply with governmental and company environmental, safety and health regulations. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity and willingness to work and communicate effectively with all employees and contractors.
• Assist in monitoring, inspecting, installing, removing, testing, adjusting, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic, instrumentation and plant controls systems and components.
• Operate hoists, fork-lift trucks, small tractors, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, mobile cranes and automotive equipment. Inspect scaffold and rigging in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform minor mechanical maintenance work including, dismantling, rebuilding, adjusting, aligning, packing and cleaning equipment. Assist with repair of rotating equipment, valves, actuators, piping, etc. Assist licensed contractors completing minor mechanical maintenance activities.
• Properly use machine shop equipment, power and hand tools. Load, unload, move and handle materials, supplies and equipment. Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance (PM) activities by inspecting, monitoring, lubricating, troubleshooting and testing plant equipment. Perform inspections and corrective maintenance activities on plant equipment and components. Conduct tests and inspections to ensure proper operation of the plant during start-up, operation and shutdown of turbines, generators, boilers, pumps, exciters, transformers, switchyard and auxiliary equipment.
• Use work management systems to initiate, retrieve and update work orders, material requests, PMs and time entry, etc. Use various computer applications and software programs to extract data, analyze trends and report status to ensure plant reliability and efficiency. Produce, revise and maintain records, technical reports, procedures and plant drawings as required. Conduct investigations and makes calculations utilizing computer applications and programs, technical manuals and procedures, etc.
  
  to ensure reliable and efficient plant operation. Assist in preparing required drawings/layouts on new construction projects, revisions to existing facilities and power plant equipment.
• Direct and assist the work of assigned employees and contractors as required. Conduct job briefings with plant employees and contractors. Follow established plant and company procedures/guidelines when completing work activities. Work under the general direction of plant supervision.
• Respond to emergency situations. Adhere to all SPCC, FRP and emergency response programs. Maintain proficiency in incipient firefighting, first aid and CPR.
• Attend and actively participate in environmental, safety and health, technical, business and leadership training and meetings. Share knowledge and train/mentor other employees. Report/correct any unsafe actions/conditions. Responsible for protecting the safety and health of fellow workers.
• Mange the site inventory as directed by plant supervision. Add/delete inventory items and complete audits.
• Manage the site environmental program as directed by supervision. Complete assigned regulatory tasks and procedures. Assist corporate environmental personnel in preparation of environmental reports.
• Manage the site safety program as directed by supervision. Complete assigned tasks and write, develop and revise safety policies/procedures as requested. Assist…