Power Plant Technician

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Job Summary

• This position is located at our Hazelton Power Plant located in Pardeesville, PA. Responsible for the overall operations to include operating, monitoring, and controlling the status of all power plant systems from the Control Room. Executes plant shut-down and start ups, responds to alarms and equipment issues, coordinates maintenance and work with current plant conditions and commercial commitments.
• Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet.
• Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Inspects, repairs, and maintains various types of plant equipment

Understands and is able to ensure proper operation of the plant. May be responsible for plant oversight in the absence of management

Repairs and calibrates equipment

Troubleshoots equipment and systems

Develops and implements plant operating procedures

Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE

Actively trains others in area of expertise

Performs technical work or analysis of processes in areas of expertise

Gains knowledge of the entire plant cycle and how it functions

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

2 -4 years of related experience

Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures composed of basic: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent

•Demonstrate standard computer based skills

Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills

If applicable, candidate must meet the requirement of PT1-E

All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. All communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.

This position can be filled at level I, II, III or IV depending on skill and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• •Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from
• elevated platforms, ladders and walkways at elevations of 75 feet and more; crawl to
• and through confined space areas, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• •This job requires the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb
• vertical access ladders and stairwells.
• •Must be able to wear a respirator and use other safety equipment as required

Key Metrics:

Progression of skill within primary skill set.

Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 job performance measures predominately composed of Sign-offs of demonstrating different primary and auxiliary system operations and maintenance relevant to primary skill.

Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.

Key Metrics:

Satisfactory completion of Tier 4 Job Performance Measures in primary job and satisfactory completion of Tier 2 Job Performance Measures in another skill.

Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Pardeesville, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

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