Technician, Maintenance (Primary Skill: Renewables)

BHE • Fallon, NV

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician supports efficient and cost-effective electric energy production by performing power plant maintenance tasks and operational duties for which they have been trained. The role may involve directing, assisting, and working with internal and external personnel to support plant operations and equipment repairs. Duties may also include directing daily operating work assignments; assisting with schedules, planning, and project activities; and preparing job-related reports and other administrative work. Employees perform tasks for which they are properly trained and can work competently and safely.

The position is a shift employee and may be assigned the scheduled hours and workdays of the assigned group, subject to applicable provisions. When not specifically assigned to maintenance duties, the employee may be temporarily assigned other duties at generating facilities within Generating Plant Operations and Generating Plant Services. At the regular generating facility, the employee may be reassigned to duties in any occupational group for which they are qualified and trained.

The position reports to the new Sierra Solar Power Plant, approximately 20 miles east of Fernley, Nevada. Maintenance Technicians must achieve additional operator and maintenance qualifications in accordance with training standards and pass an oral or written examination or performance test covering their qualifications.

Requirements

• At least four years of related mechanical or electrical/instrumentation/controls experience in an industrial process, electric utility, mining, propulsion, chemical, or heavy construction setting.
• In addition to relevant experience, one or more of the following: an associate of science degree in a technical field from an accredited institution; relevant military experience; ISA CCST certification; ISA CIMM or CMRT documentation; documented journeyman accreditation; or a combination of relevant experience, skills, and education.
• Ability to pass an oral or written examination or performance test covering the stated qualifications.
• Must not require immigration sponsorship or additional work authorization now or in the future to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform power plant maintenance tasks and operational duties for which trained.
• Support efficient and cost-effective production of electric energy.
• Direct, assist, and work with internal and external personnel and resources to support plant operations and equipment repair.
• Direct daily operating work assignments when required.
• Assist with schedules, planning functions, project activities, job-related reports, and other administrative duties.
• Perform other generating-facility or occupational-group duties when assigned, provided the employee is qualified and trained.
• Achieve additional operator and maintenance qualifications in accordance with training standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree