Power Plant Technician
About The Position
The Power Plant Technician position is located at the Hazelton Power Plant in Pardeesville, Pennsylvania. The technician operates, monitors, and controls power plant systems from the Control Room; executes plant shutdowns and startups; responds to alarms and equipment issues; and coordinates maintenance and work with current plant conditions and commercial commitments. The role also performs preventive and corrective maintenance to support proper functioning of gas plant equipment and promotes safe, effective, and reliable plant operation. The position may be filled at level I, II, III, or IV depending on skill and experience.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of related experience.
- Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures in basic Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Standard computer-based skills.
- Effective oral and verbal communication skills.
- If applicable, meet the requirement of PT1-E.
- Successful candidacy in the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) program.
- Ability to frequently climb ladders; enter and crawl through confined spaces; work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways at heights of 75 feet or more; and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and climb vertical access ladders and stairwells.
- Ability to wear a respirator and use other required safety equipment.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, repair, and maintain various types of plant equipment.
- Ensure proper plant operation and, when needed, provide plant oversight in the absence of management.
- Repair and calibrate equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment and systems.
- Develop and implement plant operating procedures.
- Follow safety, health, and environmental procedures for plant operations and maintenance, including Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, and PPE requirements.
- Actively train others in areas of expertise.
- Perform technical work or process analysis in areas of expertise.
- Gain knowledge of the entire plant cycle and how it functions.
- Operate, monitor, and control plant systems from the Control Room; execute shutdowns and startups; respond to alarms and equipment issues; and coordinate maintenance and work with plant conditions and commercial commitments.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to support proper functioning of gas plant equipment.
- Continue improving job skills and knowledge and progress within the primary skill set.
- Complete applicable job performance measures and sign-offs for operations and maintenance of primary and auxiliary systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
