O&M Technician

Description

• Investigate plant issues, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provide analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow-up plans
• Comply with all site safety requirements and procedures. Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as necessary
• Represent the company in dealing with the customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other non-company personnel under the direction of Management
• Occasionally push or pull objects 70 pounds in weight
• Perform plant switching and tagging of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance practices
• Perform routine chemistry testing and make necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency
• Maintain accuracy of shift operating logs in Plantlog, records, timesheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to the plant operations
• Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; support corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained
• Perform station shift operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries as directed
• Conduct routine tours of the plant to inspect equipment; provide feedback to management and other employees
• Develop, assist, and revise operations and maintenance related procedures
• Active participant of the site safety team/committee
• Perform and maintain housekeeping standards and duties
• Work scheduled and unscheduled hours and respond to off-hour call-ins
• Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and good engineering practice
• Talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and constantly reach with hands and arms
• Perform operations in accordance with established SOPs and job safety standards
• Perform mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks
• Communicate with other company personnel on site and at other locations
• Frequently lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight
• Check daily consumption rates of chemicals, water, and other consumables; monitors inventories and initiates action to replenish when appropriate

Requirements

• Frequently sit, stand or walk. Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally crawl
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications
• Vision requirements for this position include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Three (3) years of power plant experience in operations and maintenance preferred
• Knowledge of and experience in Standard Operating Procedures, Pre-Job Briefs, Job Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessments and LOTO
• Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Work from or on ladders, lifts, and heights of greater than 20 feet
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and have a good driving record
• Knowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC & DC electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermal dynamics, and chemistry preferred
• Knowledge of and experience in the following: pipefitting, rigging, rotating machine repair, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and using electrical test equipment preferred
• Knowledge of plant mechanical equipment, including motors, pumps, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, control systems and associated maintenance functions preferred
• Ability to read and write effectively in English and to do basic mathematics
• Experience using computerized work order systems, experience with plant controls systems preferred
• Knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following: operation and maintenance of Chilled Water Systems, Boilers, Compressed Air, Water Treatment, Cooling Towers, HVAC -AHUs. Electrical and Mechanical
• Ability to complete site specific written qualification program
• Display routine proficiency improvements progressing toward qualifying to a O&M Technician Level 4
• Knowledge of power plant safety, policies, and procedures, especially in area such as chemical handling, high energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance