Operator Maintenance Technician

IHI Power Services Corp•Dover, DE

15d•Onsite

About The Position

IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for an Operator Maintenance Technician located at the Garrison Energy Center in Dover, DE. Garrison is a 309 MW Combined-Cycle Gas-Fired facility that provides power to 250,000 homes. The Operator Maintenance Technician will be responsible for starting, stopping, and monitoring equipment, including reading gauges and meters, and recording activities in operating logs and records. The OM Technician will use computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs. Incumbents assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to maintain plan security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals. Senior-level; recognized technical expertise in own and possibly related functions. Performs a variety of complex technical service/support duties requiring specialized knowledge. Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues. Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area. Checks own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency. Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check. Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with Team Leader occasionally; may serve as resource to others in resolution of complex issues. Works under limited supervision. Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management. Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus two years of trade or technical school with training in the fundamentals of The Power Plant Cycle.
High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent.
Mid to Senior-level; 5+ years directly related experience, including understanding of health and safety regulations, and previous experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport.
Requires previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances. Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
Advanced certifications/licensures. Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to perform technical troubleshooting.
Ability to communicate effectively orally using telephone and PA system.
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations
Experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals and waste materials including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport.

Responsibilities

Starting, stopping, and monitoring equipment
Reading gauges and meters
Recording activities in operating logs and records
Use computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters
Diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner
Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks
Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs
Assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety
Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures
Maintain plan security
Operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts
Handle and transfer bulk chemicals
Provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas