Operator Technician III

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for all phases of cogeneration power plant operations. Operator Technician III uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. This includes starting, stopping and monitoring equipment on Siemens TXP DCS, GE MK VI and Toshiba TOSMAP as well as reading gauges, meters, and recording activities in operating logs. This position requires skills in performing a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Perform overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Operate auxiliary boilers to supply steam to host during non-dispatch periods. Operate water treatment plant and perform chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs. Assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety. Ensure compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to monitor plant security, operate heavy equipment such as man lifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals. Must be able to use basic Microsoft Office computer applications and be able to use or learn to use other applications such as computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). Requires diligent attention for 12 hour shifts in order to operate facility within all regulations, procedures, and safety requirements.

Other requirements as listed below:

• Implement and maintain the Lockout-Tagout procedure; coordinate the safe release of plant equipment for maintenance activities.
• Senior-level; recognized technical expertise in own and possibly related functions.
• Perform a variety of complex technical service/support duties requiring specialized knowledge.
• Periodically handle inert and explosive gas (H2, N2, O2, acetylene, CO2).
• Perform high and low voltage switching as necessary.
• Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
• Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
• Checks own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
• Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.
• Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with Team Leader occasionally; may serve as resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
• Works under limited supervision.
• Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
• Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.

• High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent.
• Senior-level; generally 10+ years directly related experience including understanding of health and safety regulations, and previous experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals and waste materials including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport.
• Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Willing to work overtime and cover other job positions as needed and qualified.
• Advanced certifications/licensures. Valid state driver’s license.