Maintenance Technician 1- Hanford

Middle River Power•Hanford, CA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs corrective and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, test, and make rounds taking regular readings on all power plant equipment and systems. Provide safety and Environmental and Safety stewardship. Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures. Keep all equipment in optimum operating condition. Develop and participate in continuous improvement of operating procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation

Requirements

Education: AA from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent years of related experience and/or training; or combination of experience and education. High school diploma or equivalent required.
Years of Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in an operational power generating plant , or plant related experience. Experience working in power plant maintenance or other combustion turbine/combined cycle maintenance and operation or the equivalent of job experience, education or military training.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance.
Able to perform routine mechanical maintenance on equipment, determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Able to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
Able to organize work with attention to detail.
Able to analyze problems and situations and construct logical, practical and consistent solutions.
Able to focus on designated tasks despite interruptions and distractions.
Able to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to function as a productive and positive team member.
Computer software proficiency.
Must be available to work at any plant location as needed .
Able to provide weekend coverage on a rotational basis and work overtime and cover for absences and emergencies as needed and required; travel requiring overnight stays will be required occasionally.
Able to understand and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of power plant maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret P&IDs, write routine reports, solve potential problems, make competent decisions in emergency situations, clearly communicate tasks and training of other personnel.
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
Able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Including using stairs, climbing ladders, and routinely carrying and moving up to 50 pounds during 12-hour shifts. In addition, must wear protective equipment in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, full or half-faced respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting maintenance in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all permits and maintenance procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems.
Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment.
Forecast, inventory, and reorder spare parts to maintain plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories.
Records and compiles data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports.
Ensures that required inspections are performed at specified intervals and addresses and corrects any reported issues.
Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, disassembly, inspection, repair, and installation of plant mechanical equipment. This equipment includes blowers, compressors, valves of all types, centrifugal, diaphragm and barrel pumps, heat exchangers, motors, and gearboxes in addition to others.
Fabricate and repair pipe, tubing, structural materials, etc. made of PVC or various metals, including threading or gluing.
Perform vibration analysis, repair/replace bearings and mechanical seals, maintain belts and sheaves, replace gaskets and fittings of various types.
Adjusts functional parts of devices using hand tools.
Performs other responsibilities as a team member.
Requisitioning parts and supplies as necessary.
Perform various administrative functions including but not limited to: shipping, receiving, inventory issuances.
Prepares and maintains records detailing tests, repairs and maintenance as completed.
Consults manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Prepares and completes work orders, job safety analyses; reads, understands and follows procedures.
Complete all required training in required periodicity.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.