Plant Technician-Operations

Talen Energy•Baltimore, MD

56d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Talen Energy is looking for candidates to fill openings for Plant Technician-Operations. This position would be located at the Talen Energy Brandon Shores facility in Baltimore, MD (Pasadena area). We are looking for qualified candidates with a minimum of having vocational training and/or mechanical experience and prefer candidates with five (5) years’ power plant experience. The Brandon Shores Plant is a fully scrubbed coal-fired generating station. The position reports to the Shift Supervisor. The expected salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Successful candidates will also participate in Talen Energy’s Short-Term Incentive program. Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees. Primary Purpose & Summary: Provides safety and environmental stewardship. Operates, performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, tests, and makes rounds taking regular readings on all power plant equipment and systems. Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures. Keeps all equipment in optimum operating condition. Requires the use of computerized application programs (such as timekeeping software, Operations Logbook, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Safety Training, Email, etc.). Work requires 12 hour rotating shift work schedule, including holidays, weekends in addition to overtime and possible call-ins. This is a multi-skilled position requiring the development of knowledge and skills in the Plant Operator Qualifications Training Program, as well as development of basic knowledge of plant maintenance (mechanical, electrical, and instrument & controls).

Requirements

Minimum of vocational training/mechanical experience.
Performs job duties safely and adheres to all safety, environmental, and NERC compliance requirements.
Maintains qualifications as an Emergency Response Team Member and completes all required Safety Annual Requalification Training.
Demonstrated ability to complete job assignments in a setting that requires teamwork, as well as independent decision making (independently perform Watch Station Rounds).
Solid communication skills, both verbal and written (clear communications using a walkie-talkie).
Ability to understand and utilize technical procedures and to apply critical thinking to solve technical problems.
Ability to think clearly and perform duties during emergency or high-stress situations.
Completes Plant Operator Qualifications Training Program.
Has aptitude in math, mechanical/electrical ability, and production control.
Ability to work rotating 12 hour shifts and overtime with minimum supervision.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet Company driving standards.
High School graduate/Vocational training and/or some experience in industrial Operations, Mechanical, or Electrical, including pumps, valves, motors, machinery mechanics and electrical and control theory.
Must possess mobility to work in an environment that requires the ability and willingness to walk, climb, and lift, and work outside in severe weather conditions.
Ability to work frequent overtime and/or weekends on short notice.
This position requires working a rotating shift schedule, which routinely involves weekend and overnight duty.
Individuals will respond to emergency situations as a member of the emergency response team.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills, read, and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve complex problems, observe, and interpret situations, use math and mathematical reasoning; deal with changing, intensive deadlines, and interact with internal and external clients.
Must be able to concentrate while under time constraints.
Bending - Required
Crawling - Required
Climbing - Required
Reaching - Required
Standing - Required
Walking - Required
Pushing - Required
Pulling - Required
Lifting - Required
Fingering, grasping, and handling - Required
Talking - Required
Hearing - Required
Eye-hand-foot coordination - Required
Visual acuity - Required

Nice To Haves

Preferred (5) years’ experience in a power plant
Hands-on experience with all aspects of power plant operations and maintenance including mechanical maintenance, instrument and electrical systems, and a working knowledge of power cycles is a plus.
Stationary Engineers License is preferred for experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are followed.
Operates, performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, tests, and makes rounds taking regular readings as required to maximize asset value.
Performs preventive maintenance tasks and records preventive maintenance activities.
Assists in training and development of other employees in performing preventive maintenance and routine equipment service activities. Practices situational leadership, safety, and environmental stewardship.
Assists with equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions.
Assists with developing/modifying operating procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.
Assists in requisitioning parts and supplies.
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan.
Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

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