Power Plant Technician - Hopewell

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** Job Summary
** Responsible for basic operational knowledge of all plant systems and perform operation of the equipment within specification and environmental regulations and will work under the direction of skilled Plant Technicians.  Responsible for continuing to learn the proper function and perform maintenance of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.
** Job Description
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* Key Accountabilities:

• Required duties depend upon the particular field requiring skills for advancement.
• Assisting/performing troubleshooting of plant equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning, daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair /replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures.
• Provides skills for maintaining equipment at the plant
• Perform clearances in LOTOV under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor
• Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or machine tools necessary to support safe and productive work environments.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all electronic control systems and computers
• Understands and follows current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work
• Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPEEducation, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
• 2
-4 years of related experience
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures composed of basic:
Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• If applicable, candidate will hold the required level of state license as recognized by the governing body of that particular state (MA, OH)•
• Demonstrate standard computer based skills
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
• If applicable, candidate must meet the requirement of PT1-EMust pass POSS/MASS exam to be considered.

This position can be filled at level I, II, III or IV depending on skill and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from  elevated platforms, ladders and walkways at elevations of 75 feet and more; crawl to  and through confined space areas, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.  
• This job requires the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb  vertical access ladders and stairwells.  
• Must be able to wear a respirator and use other safety equipment as required

Key Metrics:
• Progression of skill within primary skill set.
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 job performance measures predominately composed of Sign-offs of demonstrating different primary and auxiliary system operations and maintenance relevant to primary skill.
• Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without
** Job Family
** Plant Operations
** Company
* * Luminant Power LLC
** Locations
* * Hopewell, Virginia Virginia###
* We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!*###
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