Production Technician I-IV
About The Position
Responsible for the support of the performance, operations and maintenance of an approximate 500 MW natural gas fired combined cycle plant, consisting of a 2X1 power block utilizing General Electric Frame 7 combustion turbines and Toshiba Steam Turbine in a manner consistent with providing safe, reliable and efficient electric power generation. Technician must understand concepts to learn to operate the equipment and perform plant systems analysis to take actions for identifying, resolving and/or avoiding failure modes. In addition, the individual performs operator rounds, troubleshooting, preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on plant systems/equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations, as well as enhance equipment longevity, complying with all policies and procedures, and governmental regulations, Responsible for providing reliable and efficient electric power generation in compliance with corporate safety policies and procedures, mandatory electric reliability standards, FERC, EPA, EPD, OSHA, DOT and all applicable governmental regulations Responsible for Bobby C Smith Jr. Energy Facility for daily plant operations and/or maintenance programs to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations, complying with corporate policies and procedures, and all governmental regulations. Support achieving dispatch orders and keep the control room informed of all changes in plant capability and equipment conditions. Daily plant operations includes start-up and shutdown of the plant and various equipment, operator rounds, daily chemistry activities, off-loading of chemical trucks, addressing chemical inventory as needed, and shift log communications. Daily maintenance programs include predictive, preventative and corrective equipment maintenance in Operations, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrument & Controls disciplines. Take appropriate independent corrective actions to address abnormal conditions, engage needed resources or supervisor, notify plant personnel/management and utilize work order/management processes. This may also include researching alternative solutions, contractor oversight and/or identifying spare parts/supplies that are required to complete repairs or diagnostics. In this role skills are still developing in primary discipline to the intermediate to advance level and working on a secondary area of discipline in operations or maintenance (Mechanical or Electrical/Instrument & Controls). Support the Clearance Program for isolating energy sources prior to performing work. This includes accountability and comprehension of plant systems and ability to ready piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's), electrical one-line diagrams and other technical manuals or drawings. Complete all required and developmental training to ensure personal compliance, safe work practices, and operational excellence while performing duties. Follow all established procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement of program and procedures. In addition, take a leadership role for daily on-the-job training opportunities and support special training assignments. Support project and/or contract management, as assigned which may include budget management. Maintains job related qualifications, system knowledge, and understanding of OPC policies and procedures (Emergency Action Plan, Environmental Baseline Book, SERC Plant Level Procedures, etc...). Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Level II: Two years of experience in operation or maintenance of an operating commercial power production facility, a large natural gas facility, or equivalent military experience.
- Highly developed analytical and technical problem-solving background.
- Level II Equivalent Experience: Two year or greater technical degree or equivalent, and one year of experience in operating or maintaining a thermal electric power station, equivalent military or similar industry.
- Strong ability to work in a team environment.
- Effective trainer of personnel and motivator of others.
- Ability to extract, comprehend and develop instructions from technical manuals, journals, drawings, technical literature and other job-related material.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using the English language.
- Possess independent decision-making capabilities in stressful situations with minimum supervision.
- Ability to discern the colors red, green, amber and blue.
- Ability to lift weights or twist with a force of up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical, instrument, and mechanical systems for malfunctions.
- Ability to instruct others in the performance of testing, checkout, and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Ability to provide technical direction and leadership when assigned work lead in modifications and/or repairs of plant equipment.
- Ability to perform predictive maintenance and interpret data on plant equipment performance, if trained as a technology owner.
- Ability to perform contractor management skills when needed.
- Ability to operate and be certified on industrial trucks, forklift, manlifts, and boom truck, as required.
- Ability to perform and be certified in First Aid and CPR/AED.
- Valid driver's license which meets the insurance eligibility requirements under Oglethorpe Power's qualification program.
Responsibilities
- Support the performance, operations and maintenance of an approximate 500 MW natural gas fired combined cycle plant.
- Operate equipment and perform plant systems analysis to identify, resolve, and avoid failure modes.
- Perform operator rounds, troubleshooting, preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on plant systems/equipment.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations and enhance equipment longevity.
- Comply with all policies, procedures, and governmental regulations (FERC, EPA, EPD, OSHA, DOT).
- Support achieving dispatch orders and inform the control room of plant capability and equipment conditions.
- Perform daily plant operations including start-up and shutdown of the plant and various equipment.
- Conduct daily chemistry activities, off-load chemical trucks, and manage chemical inventory.
- Communicate shift log information.
- Perform predictive, preventative, and corrective equipment maintenance in Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrument & Controls disciplines.
- Take independent corrective actions for abnormal conditions, engage resources or supervisors, and notify personnel/management.
- Utilize work order/management processes.
- Research alternative solutions, provide contractor oversight, and identify spare parts/supplies.
- Develop skills in primary discipline to an intermediate to advanced level and work on a secondary discipline in operations or maintenance.
- Support the Clearance Program for isolating energy sources.
- Demonstrate accountability and comprehension of plant systems.
- Read piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's), electrical one-line diagrams, and other technical manuals/drawings.
- Complete all required and developmental training.
- Follow established procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
- Take a leadership role for daily on-the-job training opportunities and support special training assignments.
- Support project and/or contract management, including budget management.
- Maintain job-related qualifications, system knowledge, and understanding of OPC policies and procedures.
- Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
