Operator Technician

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Odessa, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation is hiring an Operator Technician I, II, or III at the Quail Run Energy Center in Odessa, Texas. The role is responsible for starting, stopping, and monitoring equipment; reading gauges and meters; and recording activities in operating logs and records. The technician uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure and record conditions and make adjustments within operating parameters. The position performs plant maintenance, including diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as system improvement work. It also performs chemical analysis and chemical control for steam, cooling, and condensate systems and maintains chemistry logs. The technician assists with developing standard operating procedures and provides input on plant improvements intended to increase efficiency, reliability, and safety. The role ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and plant procedures, maintains plant security, operates equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handles and transfers bulk chemicals. This is a journey-level position requiring specialized technical knowledge. The work consists of semi-routine technical service and support duties under general supervision, with limited guidance and periodic review. The role prioritizes and completes assigned activities, recognizes deviations from accepted practices, resolves most questions and problems, and refers complex issues to higher levels. It may include helping orient and train employees in moderately complex to complex areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus trade school attendance, military service, or equivalent for Operator Technician I; high school diploma and a technical or vocational school degree, military service, or equivalent for Operator Technician II and III.
Operator Technician I: 2 years of directly related experience, including understanding health and safety regulations and experience working around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transportation.
Operator Technician II: 6 or more years of directly related experience, including knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport.
Operator Technician III: 10 or more years of directly related experience, including 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.
Experience with machinery repair and control systems is required for Operator Technician II and III.
Strong mechanical aptitude and a basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics for Operator Technician I; an advanced understanding of these subjects for Operator Technician II and III.
Valid state driver's license.
Ability to begin achieving primary certifications and licensures for Operator Technician I; basic certifications or licenses for Operator Technician II and III.
Ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices and perform assigned work under general supervision.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems for Operator Technician I.

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 operating conditions and make adjustments within operating parameters.
Diagnose, maintain, repair, and overhaul mechanical and electrical equipment, and perform 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 daily activities and complete assigned 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.