O&M Systems Technician

Joining IHI Power Services Corporation (IPSC) means you’ll be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K and provides a range of benefit options covering your wellness needs.
At IHI, Diversity, Respect, and Inclusion are not simply initiatives, they are a commitment from the entire organization, treating everyone with respect, valuing people’s differences, and empowering everyone to have a voice.
IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States. Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety and environmental. With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPS C provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management, and development expertise to a variety of power assets.


Job Description

IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for an O&M Technician – Systems Technician at Pacific Ultrapower Chinese Station located in Jamestown, CA. The hourly rate range for this role is $30.00 - $37.00.

Job Summary

Accountable for placing purchase orders and contracts with qualified suppliers to provide the materials, parts and services required to support the activities and operation of the facility. Responsible for the management of the spares parts and materials inventory and ensures the inventory is maintained in the plant’s computerized maintenance management system. Is accountable for the ordering, receiving, and shipping of materials and parts to and from the warehouse, along with AP.

Job Functions
• Performs all duties in accordance with requirements detailed in the Facility's Safety Program.
• Ensures stock items are procured as necessary when shelf quantities drop below minimum reorder points.
• Obtains and compares pricing and terms for purchases. Prepares bid comparisons to determine the most cost-effective suppliers, negotiate price, delivery, and contract terms.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with various critical vendors.
• Works closely with the Management to develop commercial lines of credit so the Company can purchase on a net 30-day credit basis.
• Maintains computerized supplier records and files systems including supplier performance.
• Ensures purchasing requisitions are properly prepared, ensures appropriate approvals are obtained and generates the purchase order after the purchase is approved.
• Monitors expected delivery dates and status of pending orders, coordinates shipments and expedites delivery of critical items when required.
• Receives and verifies quantity and condition of goods and materials received at the plant. Additionally, works with plant personnel on the acceptance and quality of purchased parts and materials to ensure purchased parts and materials are of acceptable quality.
• Facilitates and participates in physical inventory count activities.
• Performs data entry and inventory management and purchasing information into the Computerized Maintenance Management System to facilitate adequate record keeping of purchasing and inventory activities.
• Codes procurement documents to the appropriate charge number and center to affect accurate cost tracking.
• Responds to off-hour plant emergencies and assists in required activities.
• Observes, implements, and complies with the plant safety program and procedures when purchasing materials parts and equipment. Make sure all contractors observe all safety manual requirements.
• Maintains material handling, spare parts storage spaces and plant facilities in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
• Ensures that appropriate vendors meet all requirements for disposal of all plant generated waste through coordinated efforts with the Environmental, Health and Safety Practices.
• Compiles and prints various inventory and purchasing reports as needed.
• Maintains warehouse space free of safety hazards and performs general cleanup and maintenance of the warehouse.
• Operates forklift & Bobcat to transport materials and goods to the job site or the appropriate space in the warehouse.
• Collaboratively work with plant administrator to ensure timely and promote payment of all invoices.
• Acts as the point of contract for managing customer AP concerns.
• Coordinates, manages & supervises temporary labor help during plant maintenance outages and when needed.
• Travel as necessary to various vendors to pick-up and drop off parts, materials, and equipment for repairs.

Other duties will include:
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