Operations & Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities

* Operates and maintains a simple cycle generating facility and all associated auxiliary and support equipment with minimal guidance or assistance.

* Requires making operating decisions based on plant procedures, safety and environmental rules, regulation, policies, and procedures, and using good judgment based on operating data.

* Reads, understands and complies with all regulatory procedures and facility safety programs.

* Follow all plant environmental permits.

* Operate demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.

* Perform Inspection of watch on each system within the plant.

* Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, replacing valve packing, gaskets, valves, and gauges.

* Cleaning, replacing, oiling and lubricating other component parts and equipment as required.

* Reads meters, gauges, or automatic devices to record data such as temperature of equipment, vibration of equipment, hours of operation, pressure, and fluid levels, water chemistry to verify operating conditions.

* Performs general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the facility including painting projects as required.

* Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of the plant and control room.

* Performs capital project and/or major program responsibilities as assigned by Plant Management.

* Coordinates purchasing with appropriate personnel and vendors in an effort to achieve timely repair of plant equipment.

* Identify and resolve CEMS problems. Assist in calibrations and gas bottle change outs.

* Keeps O&M Manager and/or LOMT fully informed of unusual plant conditions and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations when assigned on- shift.

* Utilizes the facility's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

* Works with the O&M Manager in managing the plant's inventory, performing audits as needed.

* Responsible for opening and closing circuit breakers as required for proper system operation and electrical isolation.

* Outage planning and scheduling involvement

* Assist with development of Operations and Maintenance procedures

* Assist with administering the Operator training program

* Assist with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures.

* Assist with management of change.

* May operate heavy equipment such as man lifts and forklift.

* Perform water chemistry analysis as per manufacturers guidelines.

* Operate demineralized water system in accordance with OEM and plant procedures and monitor demineralized water to ensure quality is within acceptable limits.

Required Skills / Knowledge

* Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.

* Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.

* Capable of writing operating procedures, work requests, written records.

* Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word. PI experience, building trends and interpreting them is desired.

* Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals and P&'s.

* Will write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel.

* Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge is required.

* Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion.

* Proficient at repairing, replacing, dismantling and inspecting defective plant equipment and parts such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components.

* Proficient at Water Chemistry.

* Capable of operating various power tools.

Experience

* (5)-Five plus years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred.

Education Requirements

* Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred

Physical Requirements

* Ability to walk, reach, climb, and lift (up to 50 pounds).

* Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift and be available to work for call-ins and work overload as needed.

What We Offer

* Supportive company culture that values its employees

* Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan

* Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays

* Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus

* Personal Development & Career Succession Planning

* Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs