BTU-Power Plant Facility Maintenance Technician

City of Bryan, TX•Bryan, TX

56d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Performs repair and maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds at the Roland C. Dansby Power Plant. The Roland C. Dansby Power Plant is the primary natural gas-fired resource for Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU). The power plant is a three-unit power plant consisting of a 110MW gas-fired steam turbine and two 48MW simple-cycle gas turbines with a total capacity of 206MW. The power plant acts as a physical hedge for BTU's power supply and is used as a peaking to intermediate resource.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Must possess at least one (1) year of experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or facility maintenance and/or repair work. Experience performing maintenance in a plant environment is strongly preferred.
Ability to: Learn all tools relevant to job responsibilities.
Ability to: Identify maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
Ability to: Follow instructions and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to: Safely and efficiently operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to: Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to: Use a personal computer and related software applications as needed.
Ability to: Maintain accurate and complete logs, records, and files.
Ability to: Take the initiative to learn individual job tasks and continue to broaden knowledge levels by willingly accepting new responsibilities and attending training to advance skills.
Ability to: Analyze and diagnose problems and implement prudent solutions that may change rapidly in emergencies.
Ability to: Exercise considerable initiative, sound judgment, and collaborative skills.
Ability to: Handle multiple tasks, prioritize and organize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
Ability to: Anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems.
Ability to: Comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to: Remain constantly alert and aware of any workplace hazards and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.
Ability to: Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Ability to: Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the area of responsibility.
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.
Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.

Responsibilities

Performs security checks on heating and cooling units in the power plant; reports and corrects malfunctions as required.
Repairs and maintains electrical switches and other electrical fixtures.
Repairs and maintains plumbing and repairs plumbing fixtures.
Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, trim, and sheetrock.
Constructs and repairs structural woodwork, flooring, walls and ceilings, working from blueprints, drawings, and/or verbal instructions.
Paints surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and/or paint rollers.
Mows, waters, and maintains plant grounds.
Assist with custodial work within the power plant.
Assists mechanics with rigging, drilling, welding, electrical, and other equipment and machinery.
Enters, records, and/or maintains documentation of work performed as required.
Performs related work as required.
Responds regularly and promptly to work.