Operations Technician (Dayshift) – West Deptford

Kyuden Energy Partners Corporation•West Deptford Township, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kyuden Energy Partners Corporation is hiring an Operations Technician for West Deptford Energy, a 750 MW electric generating station in West Deptford, New Jersey. The technician operates plant systems and equipment under general direction and minimum supervision, following established procedures and operating and casualty guidelines. The role requires safe work practices, compliance with environmental permits, effective communication with supervisors and plant personnel, and attention to plant performance and cost-effective operations. The facility includes combustion turbine generators, heat recovery steam generators, a steam turbine generator, a cooling tower, water and wastewater treatment systems, and associated balance-of-plant and auxiliary equipment. The position reports to the Shift Supervisor and receives work direction from the Control Room Operator. Work may involve varied or 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call assignments, indoor and outdoor settings, hazardous materials, and protective equipment.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a Low Pressure Black Seal New Jersey Boiler Operator license within six months of employment.
Ability to understand procedures and instructions relevant to the assigned area at a level acquired through four years of high school.
Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations, and chemical handling requirements.
Basic math skills, good verbal communication skills, and proficiency using power and precision tools.
Ability to work cooperatively and without direct supervision.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved in operating and maintaining power plant equipment and machinery.
Ability to respond to audio alarms and variations in sound.
Basic data-entry and computer skills.
Must successfully complete a plant operator knowledge examination.
Must participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Able to work extended hours, varied shifts or 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions.
Able to work indoors and outdoors, in elevated areas and confined spaces, and in extreme heat and cold.
Able to work on foot for extensive periods, climb stairs and ladders, and routinely lift 50 pounds.
Must wear required protective equipment for certain duties, which may include hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective equipment.
Work with hazardous materials may be required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of power plant operations experience is desirable.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion and steam turbine operations, closed-system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management, and inspection and recording of plant parameters is highly desirable.
Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls is desirable.
Extensive working knowledge of the power plant industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist with start-up, shutdown, and normal operation of power plant systems.
Operate auxiliary apparatus and systems, including air compressors, circulating water systems, boiler feedwater treatment, water systems, boiler feedwater and condensate systems, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.
Perform operating tests and inspections, and make minor equipment repairs and adjustments.
Follow Shift Supervisor or Control Room Operator orders for isolating panels and clearing equipment or preparing it for service; clear, tag, test, and apply safety tape in accordance with operating instructions and procedures.
Perform routine water chemistry analysis.
Maintain assigned logs.
Report abnormal or irregular conditions and take corrective measures within the scope of operating instructions.
Assist maintenance personnel during maintenance periods.
Complete other tasks assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Control Room Operator, or Operations Manager.
Work safely and comply with environmental permits and plant safety practices and procedures.
Communicate plant equipment condition and performance information to supervisors and fellow plant personnel, and provide suggestions for plant improvements.
Work collaboratively with plant personnel to address business and operational challenges.