Operator Technician

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Baytown, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation is hiring an Operator Technician I, II, or III at its Baytown Energy Center in Baytown, Texas. The position is responsible for starting, stopping, and monitoring equipment; reading gauges and meters; and recording operating activities. Technicians use computers and monitoring equipment to measure and record data and make adjustments within operating parameters. They perform plant maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical equipment, complete overhaul maintenance and system improvements, and conduct chemical analysis and control for steam, cooling, and condensate systems while maintaining chemistry logs. The role contributes to standard operating procedures and plant betterment initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, reliability, and safety. It ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and plant procedures. Regular duties also include maintaining plant security, operating heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handling and transferring bulk chemicals. The position works under general supervision. The technician prioritizes assigned work, resolves routine and many non-routine problems, and refers the most complex issues to higher levels. The role may assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas. Level placement depends on the qualifications and experience specified for Operator Technician I, II, or III.

Requirements

Valid state driver's license.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
For Operator Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent, plus attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent; 2 years of directly related experience; entry-level practical operating knowledge and developing competency and basic skills; understanding of health and safety regulations and experience working around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transportation; experience using test equipment and calibration appliances; ability to begin achieving primary certifications and licensures.
For Operator Technician II: High school diploma, a degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent; 6 years of directly related experience; knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport; experience using test equipment and calibration appliances and with machinery repair and control systems; advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics; basic certifications or licenses.
For Operator Technician III: High school diploma, a degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent; 10 or more years of directly related experience; knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport; experience using test equipment and calibration appliances and with machinery repair and control systems; advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics; basic certifications or licenses.

Nice To Haves

For Operator Technician I, additional experience with machinery repair and control systems is preferred.

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 and record data and make adjustments within operating parameters.
Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment safely, efficiently, and economically.
Perform overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks.
Perform chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems, and maintain chemistry logs.
Assist in developing standard operational procedures and provide input on plant betterment items to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and plant procedures.
Maintain plant security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals.
Prioritize and complete assigned daily activities, tasks, and projects; resolve problems and refer the most complex issues to higher levels.
May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas.