Operator Technician

Clean Energy•Boron, CA

10d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator Technician maintains, inspects, and repairs plant equipment and helps keep stations and Clean Energy facilities in an aesthetically pleasing condition. The role monitors equipment operating conditions and data, reviews reports, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, and carries out equipment and facility maintenance in accordance with manufacturer and company guidelines. It also supports inspections and tests, maintains clean work areas, and uses a forklift to load and unload pallets. The position has no current supervisory responsibilities. After initial training on a Monday-through-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule, the position follows an alternative rotating schedule totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period: three 12-hour shifts one week and four 12-hour shifts the next, rotating between day and night shifts. Availability for on-call work 24/7 outside normal business hours may be required. The stated base compensation is $27.50–$30.06 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 5 or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, policies, procedures, correspondence, and memos; write correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions, address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations, and use logic and reasoning.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work the stated rotating alternative schedule, including day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

Periodically inspect plant equipment to confirm proper operating conditions.
Check and record operational data, including fluid levels, temperatures, and pressures; compare data to trends and make corrections as needed.
Review daily operating reports and other records to ensure plant equipment is operating within specified characteristics.
Detect and correct faulty or malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices, and equipment.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or shut down malfunctioning units.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring from control wiring up to 480 volts; install, remove, and modify equipment.
Notify the Plant Manager of shutdowns or major changes in unit power output.
Maintain plant equipment and structures according to manufacturer and Clean Energy guidelines.
Participate in routine and special tests and plant inspections to improve operations and maintain safe working conditions.
Maintain clean work areas, including the plant building, control room, restroom, break room, and grounds.
Load and unload pallets using forklift trucks.
Be available for on-call work outside normal business hours when required.