Plant Technician - Wise Plant
About The Position
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary The Operations Technician is responsible for completing the daily tasks required to operate and maintain facility equipment and systems, as well as outage related maintenance and to maintain efficient and cost-effective facility operations with compliance to all safety and environment regulations Job Description Key Accountabilities Maintain shift operating logs and records Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from instruments and reports abnormal conditions to the appropriate manager Handle mechanical maintenance tasks, inspections and trouble shooting as assigned Assist in the development of standard operational procedures as assigned Follow safe working practices and identify hazards and follow through on corrective action as approved by Management Use Computerized Maintenance Management system to document plant deficiencies, schedule work and order materials Complete required plant training and assist in the training of others Unload, handle and transfer bulk chemicals and takes samples for analysis and testing Maintain plant housekeeping and security Perform other duties as assigned. LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Trade school, military service or technical school training
- Proven mechanical and trouble shooting skills
- Ability to work constructively under minimum supervision
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, be on call and accept call-outs and over time work
- Basic user PC skills for information processing and management
- General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation
- Ability to operate a fork lift and man-lifts as needed.
- All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position.
- POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.
- Be able to conduct thermal and water plant chemistry
- Complete Tier 3 qualifications for operations
Responsibilities
- Maintain shift operating logs and records
- Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems
- Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from instruments and reports abnormal conditions to the appropriate manager
- Handle mechanical maintenance tasks, inspections and trouble shooting as assigned
- Assist in the development of standard operational procedures as assigned
- Follow safe working practices and identify hazards and follow through on corrective action as approved by Management
- Use Computerized Maintenance Management system to document plant deficiencies, schedule work and order materials
- Complete required plant training and assist in the training of others
- Unload, handle and transfer bulk chemicals and takes samples for analysis and testing
- Maintain plant housekeeping and security
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
