Operation & Maintenance Technician I - Fuel Tech - PUCS

IHI Power•Jamestown, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Kyuden Energy Partners has a career opportunity for an Operations & Maintenance Technician I - Fuel Tech at our Pacific Ultrapower Chinese Station (PUCS) Power Plant located in Jamestown, CA. The salary rate range for this role is $30.00 to $37.00 per hour (negotiable based on experience). This role is responsible for fuels management, including rolling stock and materials handling operations. The technician will operate and monitor equipment, rolling stock, conveyor systems, etc., and identify out-of-compliance mechanical, electrical, or other extraordinary conditions within assigned equipment and systems. The position involves conducting day-to-day operations and maintenance of the plant, supporting plant operations, mechanical maintenance, and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will be fully proficient in at least one of these disciplines and able to support other O&M technicians. This position reports to the O&M Manager - Maintenance, though reporting may shift to other O&M Managers or the Plant Manager under certain circumstances.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent level of work experience.
Successful completion of applicable Pre-Employment test battery.
Successful completion of applicable Pre-Employment drug testing and formal background checks.
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the assigned position.
Must possess solid level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and have the ability to work without direct supervision.
Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery.
Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures.
Must be able to respond to audio alarms and variations of sound.
Basic data entry/computer skills
Work as a team.
Must be able to pool our knowledge and energy to work in tandem to completely understand and productively respond to all of the business challenges.

Responsibilities

Start-up, operate, shutdown and secure assigned equipment or systems under normal and emergency conditions.
Troubleshoot and perform basic level mechanical skills such as adjustments, lubrication and oil changes.
Inspect assigned machinery thoroughly for malfunctions and / or potential failures.
Maintain logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for assigned equipment and systems and report any irregularities.
Identify hazardous and/or unsafe conditions or work practices, notify supervisor and take action to correct as required.
Monitors readings from controls (temperature, pressure, speed, flow, etc.) and follow normal operating procedures to address any abnormal conditions.
Assists in routine and complex fuel system maintenance, electrical troubleshooting and repair, maintenance work, as assigned.
Assists in the reviewing of operating and maintenance procedures to ensure consistent and safe operation.
Conduct or assist in scheduled and forced outage maintenance work.
Supervise, coordinate or assist contractors performing work at the facility.
Comply with all Facility Environmental, Health and Safety policies and programs.
Maintain logs and/or records of problems, repairs, and downtime as required.
Participate in committees and task forces as required, for plant operations and improvements.
Assist in the implementation and upkeep on the overall preventative maintenance and spare parts inventory tracking system.
Other duties as assigned by supervision.