O&M Technician

Job Information

• Job Code: 128028 (or) 128027
• Grade:
  Technical 41 (or) Technical 38

O&M Technician II (or) O&M Technician I

This job is being posted across two skill levels (Level I & Level II). Applicants will be considered only for the higher of the two levels in which they qualify.

Responsible for the day to day operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Power Generation facility to include equipment such as pumps, fans, compressors, filters, water treatment systems, combustion turbines, and generators.

• Performs responsibilities with standardized processes. Works under general supervision. Resolves routine questions and problems using basic principles of field. Refers the more complex issues to higher levels. Generally follows established procedures to accomplish requirements of job. Some latitude for deviation.

• Assists in the training and mentoring of less experienced team members.
• Participates in control operations training to perform the duties of a Senior Plant Operator (control room).
• Monitors, operates and checks Auxiliary equipment.
• Identifies abnormal Auxiliary equipment operations.
• Takes corrective action and/or initiates requests for equipment repair.
• Monitors, analyzes and performs demineralized and cooling water chemistry tests.
• Keeps logs, records data and verbally communicates plant conditions.
• Utilizes SAP/PM system for equipment history and verification of work performed.
• Executes clearance procedures.
• Follows all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Repairs, inspects and maintains auxiliaries, turbine/generator auxiliaries, also fuel supply equipment and auxiliaries, if applicable.
• Performs general craft tasks, operates various industrial equipment, and uses power hand tools.
• Reads and interprets drawings and prints.
• Works with other craft and plant personnel as required.
• Continually seeks process improvement to save cost and increase efficiency.
• Performs general maintenance, configuration and calibration of process and safety instrumentation utilized in the multitude of processes involved in electrical generation.
• Schedules and coordinates daily activities with supervisor.
• Provides general troubleshooting and programming modifications for Programmable Logic Control/Distributed Control Systems and HMI systems.
• Performs required testing of various process instruments and safety systems such as ESD, fire detection and gas detection systems.
• Completes and publishes calibration and testing reports for documentation purposes.
• Troubleshoots and maintains all AC/DC control circuits and components.
• Performs equipment alignment.
• Performs necessary pipe fitting related maintenance.
• Performs necessary welding related maintenance.
• Performs general craft tasks and uses power and hand tools.
• Reads and interprets complex drawings and prints.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Associate's Degree in a mechanical or technical discipline;
  Or
• High School Diploma/GED And 1 year experience in a mechanical or technical field, Or
• A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in a mechanical or technical field, Or
• Prior military service for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214.

• Associate's Degree in a mechanical or technical discipline, And 1 year experience in a mechanical or technical field;
  Or
• High School Diploma/GED And 3 years experience in a mechanical or technical field;
  Or
• Prior military experience for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214, And 2 years  experience in a mechanical or technical field;
  Or
• High School Diploma/GED And 1 direct plant experience at the same Power Plant and successful completion of Board Review.
• A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in a mechanical or technical field is equivalent to 1 year of mechanical or technical experience.
• Experience must include 1 year experience in a power plant or other process controlled environment including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing.

• May work under hazardous conditions where physical danger exists due to mechanical equipment.
• May be required to…