Plant Technician
About The Position
Responsible for the safe and reliable operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of a power generation facility utilizing GE 7EA and GE 7HA gas turbine technology. The role performs plant operations and instrumentation/control maintenance, including equipment rounds, startups and shutdowns, troubleshooting alarms and process issues, calibration and repair of field instrumentation, control system support, and maintenance of associated balance-of-plant equipment. The technician works collaboratively to maximize plant safety, reliability, availability, and efficiency while maintaining compliance with operating procedures and regulatory requirements. The level of position will be determined by applicable education and experience.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of related experience.
- Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 within the primary skill for the position's job performance measure.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) program; exams are administered as needed by Human Resources, with testing communications sent to the candidate's application email address.
- Demonstrated computer-based skills.
- Demonstrated effective oral and verbal communication skills.
- Independent knowledge of troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Maintain proficiency in the primary skill required for the position and in skills for maintaining plant equipment.
- Perform troubleshooting and documentation, and assist in resolving problems discovered on shift.
- Perform daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, troubleshooting, repair or replacement, and removal or installation of plant equipment and systems.
- Make decisions and recommend appropriate repair techniques for plant equipment to peers, supervisors, and plant management.
- Conduct excitation system inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Operate material handling equipment proficiently.
- Develop and implement plant operating procedures.
- Understand the relationship of equipment to plant systems.
- May provide instruction and teaching to lower-level employees.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental procedures for plant operations and maintenance, including Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, and PPE.
- Complete Tier 3 training and qualification requirements satisfactorily.
- Continually improve job skills and knowledge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
