Power Plant Technician Trainee
About The Position
Incorporating state-of-the-art technology, the Lockport Cogeneration Facility harnesses the potential of three GE Frame 6B combustion turbine generators (CTGs), which work in tandem with three heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and a steam turbine generator (STG). This dynamic synergy empowers the facility to produce a reliable 198 megawatts (MW) of electricity and an impressive 315,800 pounds per hour of process steam. Remarkably, it operates seamlessly year-round as a steadfast base load provider, consistently meeting the host facility's demands for both electricity and steam. Opportunity Summary The Power Plant Technician Trainee supports on-shift Operations and Maintenance personnel and may occasionally serve as an Auxiliary Operator or Maintenance helper for mechanical, electrical, or controls technicians, depending on plant needs.
Requirements
- Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school
- Must successfully complete the Power Plant Technician Trainee qualification card
- Must successfully complete a Mechanical Aptitude test and a Basic Mathematical test
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Valid driver’s license required
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a technical field desirable
Responsibilities
- Knowledgeable and adheres to all safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out and the use of personal protective equipment
- Operates equipment safely and with the intent to minimize risk to personnel and equipment
- Operates/maintains project equipment at maximum operating efficiency
- Provides assistance with project clean-up and housekeeping activities as required
- Supports performance of necessary maintenance activities
- Writes and maintains equipment logs, operational logs, and other reports as required in a clear professional manner.
- Is able to read, understand and respond to written instructions and logbook notations
- Participates in daily preventative and corrective maintenance activities in a safe, effective, and timely manner
- Understands and follows regulatory requirements
- Establishes good working relations with teammates, team leaders, project technical experts, and engineers
- Operates station vehicles such as forklifts, trucks, overhead cranes, and mobile cranes
- Demonstrates ability to use project drawings, blueprints, and manuals
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment layout and project systems
- Reports upset conditions or other anomalies in project status to the Shift Supervisor
- Make entries in the Operating Log
- Performs emergency operations to maintain electric service and safeguard station equipment
- Provides information to the Control Room Operator to effect changes in project conditions and chemistry
- Performs routine equipment rounds and inspections in compliance with established operating procedures
- Train for and qualify as a APO Floor Operator
- Performs other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
