O & M Technician - Outside Operator

Description

• May be called upon to assist with the duties of the O&M Tech II
• Communicates with other company personnel on-site and at other locations. Represents the company in dealing with the public, steam and power customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other non-company personnel
• Performs and maintains housekeeping standards and duties
• Perform operations in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures and job safety standards
• Performs plant switching and tagging of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and prudent operations and maintenance practices
• Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures. Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary
• Maintains accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to the power plant
• Develops, assists, and revises operations and maintenance related procedures
• Conducts routine tours of the plant to inspect equipment; record readings and provides feedback to other employees
• Performs routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; supports corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained or supervised
• Becomes lead system representative on assigned systems
• Performs electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks under direction of Management when assigned
• Performs routine cycle chemistry testing and makes the necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency. Checks daily consumption rates of chemicals, gasses, fuels, water, and other consumables; monitors inventories and initiates action to replenish when appropriate
• Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and good engineering practice
• Frequently lift objects of up to 75 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight. Occasionally push or pull objects of up to 70 pounds in weight
• Reads and records gauges and meters. Performs routine operational test and adjustments on all power plant systems and components, as required
• Investigates plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provides analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow-up plans
• Performs all station shift operation and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries
• Assist other team members and works with all departments to support the operation in achieving its goals
• Sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs and on uneven ground

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and perform basic mathematical calculations
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with wood fired steam turbine electrical generation
• Willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins
• Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, and basic rigging equipment such as winches, hoists, and slings
• 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
• Displays routine proficiency improvements toward becoming qualified as an O&M Tech IV
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Two years of power plant experience in operations and maintenance, including knowledge of power plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors, pumps, boilers, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, pollution control equipment, AC and DC electrical distribution and control systems, etc. and associated maintenance functions
• 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
• Ability to evaluate operating equipment to identify abnormal operating conditions
• Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants
• Frequent operations of controls with occasional driving and fine hand function manipulations of tools and equipment
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally, crawl
• Ability to operate and maintain various analytical and test equipment
• Ability to complete site-specific written qualification program
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of chemistry and power plant chemical applications
• Willingness to work rotating shift schedules, overtime, and respond to off-hour call-ins
• Talk & hear; use hands & fingers; handle & feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance