Operator Technician II

Calpine•Corpus Christi, TX

9d•$38 - $48

About The Position

Responsible for starting, stopping, and monitoring equipment; reading gauges and meters; and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record, and adjust operations within established parameters. Performs plant maintenance, including diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as overhaul maintenance and system improvements. Conducts chemical analysis and control for steam, cooling, and condensate systems and maintains chemistry logs. Assists in developing standard operating procedures and provides input on plant improvements to support efficiency, reliability, and safety. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and plant procedures. Regularly maintains plant security, operates heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handles and transfers bulk chemicals. This is a journey-level role requiring specialized technical knowledge. The work includes semi-routine technical service and support duties, with routine and non-routine decisions made with some latitude and subject to approval. With limited guidance, the employee prioritizes and performs responsibilities in a single trade, related group of tasks, or functional area. Work is periodically reviewed and is expected to reflect solid performance. The role requires recognizing deviations from accepted practices, resolving most questions and problems, and referring only the most complex issues to higher levels.

Requirements

High school diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent.
Generally, six years of directly related experience at the journey level.
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.
Previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances.
Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude and a basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
Basic certifications or licensures.
Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

Start, stop, and monitor equipment, read gauges and meters, and record activities in operating logs and records.
Use computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record, and adjust operations within established parameters.
Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment safely, efficiently, and economically.
Perform overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks.
Conduct chemical analysis and chemical control for steam, cooling, and condensate systems, and maintain chemistry logs.
Assist in developing standard operational procedures and provide input on plant improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and plant procedures.
Maintain plant security.
Operate heavy equipment, including manlifts and forklifts.
Handle and transfer bulk chemicals.