Power Plant Technician

Vistra•Moss Landing, CA

6d•$43 - $61

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a Natural Gas Power Plant. This includes water treatment systems, circulating water systems, condensate/feedwater systems, heat recovery steam generator systems, turbine systems, gas turbine systems, generator systems, control systems, electrical systems, and various other plant systems. Is required to show initiative in his/her area of responsibility.

Requirements

High School diploma, trade school, military service or technical school training
2-4 years related experience in operations in a power plant or similar heavy industrial environment
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
Must successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS testing
Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment, accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges.
Ability to respond to plant emergencies
Ability to perform demanding work at heights under adverse conditions and when participating in emergency activities
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined spaces as required to complete assigned task
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to pass a respirator physical and fit test

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the facility in the control room or field, optimizing Plant performance through established procedures.
Control all evolutions throughout the plant.
Operate equipment and perform repairs as needed, maintaining plant equipment at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability and efficiency.
Demonstrate procedural compliance in all plant operation activities by operating plant equipment through established valve line-ups and system/component operating procedures.
Monitor water chemistry parameters in support of make-up water production, cooling water circulation and ASME guidelines for maintaining boiler and feed water within specification.
Master a shift turnover process to ensure a seamless transfer of information to the oncoming shift.
Actively participate in the behavior-based safety program and ensure every team member complies with all safety procedures and applicable task-oriented job safety analyses.
Perform other task as assigned