Plant Technician-Operations

Overview

Operate and maintain coal‑fired plant equipment, ensuring safety, compliance and preventive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• preventive maintenance
• safety training
• team training
• procedure development
• troubleshooting
• parts requisition

Tasks

-Performs preventive maintenance tasks and records preventive maintenance activities. -Maintains qualifications as an Emergency Response Team Member and completes all required Safety Annual Requalification Training. -Assists in training and development of other employees in performing preventive maintenance and routine equipment service activities. Practices situational leadership, safety, and environmental stewardship. -Assists with developing/modifying operating procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation. -Operates, performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, tests, and makes rounds taking regular readings as required to maximize asset value. -Assists with equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions. -Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are followed. -Assists in requisitioning parts and supplies. -Performs job duties safely and adheres to all safety, environmental, and NERC compliance requirements.

Requirements

• vocational training
• power plant
• stationary engineer
• driver’s license
• critical thinking
• teamwork

What You Bring

-High School graduate/Vocational training and/or some experience in industrial Operations, Mechanical, or Electrical, including pumps, valves, motors, machinery mechanics and electrical and control theory. -Demonstrated ability to complete job assignments in a setting that requires teamwork, as well as independent decision making (independently perform Watch Station Rounds). -Ability to work rotating 12 hour shifts and overtime with minimum supervision. -Ability to understand and utilize technical procedures and to apply critical thinking to solve technical problems. -Hands-on experience with all aspects of power plant operations and maintenance including mechanical maintenance, instrument and electrical systems, and a working knowledge of power cycles is a plus. -Ability to think clearly and perform duties during emergency or high-stress situations. -Minimum of vocational training/mechanical experience. Preferred (5) years’ experience in a power plant, -Has aptitude in math, mechanical/electrical ability, and production control. -Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet Company driving standards. -Completes Plant Operator Qualifications Training Program. -Solid communication skills, both verbal and written (clear communications using a walkie-talkie). -Stationary Engineers License is preferred for experienced candidates.

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