Technician III - Operations

Grand River Dam Authority•Chouteau, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grand River Energy Center power plant is seeking a highly driven individual to support the operations team. This position is a mid-level position that will perform semi-skilled manual work while working under the supervision of a high performing multi-unit power generation team. Responsible for safe and efficient operation of a power generation facility, which includes one (1) combined cycle plant, one (1) simple cycle plant and one (1) coal-fired plant, along with all associated support equipment.

Requirements

Must be able to work individually and as a team member.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must have strong process troubleshooting skills.
Must be able to perform duties safely without direct supervision
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out of state driver’s license that are an Oklahoma resident.
Must obtain OSHA 30 certification within the first six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates having completed a two-year course of study in the technical field to which assigned at a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, or accredited college; or having a minimum of three ( 3 ) years of operations experience at a generation or large industrial facility.
A combination of education and experience is acce ptable.
Additional preference given for training and direct experience with advanced class combustion turbines.
Must qualify as a G 2 plant operator , scrubber control room operator, or a G3/G4 plant operator .

Responsibilities

Promotes continual improvement, working to identify opportunities to improve safety and equipment reliability.
Operates scrubbers, steam turbines, generators, plant auxiliary equipment and systems during normal and emergency operations.
Inspects large electric generating plant equipment for proper operation
Monitor and inspect all plant equipment for normal operation.
Maintain, compile and update plant operating logs and reports; perform and record mathematical calculations related to plant operational activities
Report any abnormal or irregular conditions that develop during the progress of the work and take corrective measures.
Provide feedback/input on equipment conditions, potential failure risks, corrections, and additions to job plans
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly testing as to maintain compliance with governing agencies.
Performs lockout/tagout safety procedures to safely isolate equipment for work
Operate a variety of mobile equipment including, forklifts, boom lifts, etc.
Train for and carry out assignments in firefighting (incipient stage), first aid and other emergency response programs as
Other duties as assigned.