Power Plant Technician

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Job Summary

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a Natural Gas Power Plant. This includes water treatment systems, circulating water systems, condensate/feedwater systems, heat recovery steam generator systems, turbine systems, gas turbine systems, generator systems, control systems, electrical systems, and various other plant systems. Is required to show initiative in his/her area of responsibility.

Job Description

Overview:

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a Natural Gas Power Plant. This includes water treatment systems, circulating water systems, condensate/feedwater systems, heat recovery steam generator systems, turbine systems, gas turbine systems, generator systems, control systems, electrical systems, and various other plant systems. Is required to show initiative in his/her area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

·       Operate and maintain the facility in the control room or field, optimizing Plant performance through established procedures.

·       Control all evolutions throughout the plant.

·       Operate equipment and perform repairs as needed, maintaining plant equipment at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability and efficiency.

·       Demonstrate procedural compliance in all plant operation activities by operating plant equipment through established valve line-ups and system/component operating procedures.

·       Monitor water chemistry parameters in support of make-up water production, cooling water circulation and ASME guidelines for maintaining boiler and feed water within specification.

·       Master a shift turnover process to ensure a seamless transfer of information to the oncoming shift.

·       Actively participate in the behavior-based safety program and ensure every team member complies with all safety procedures and applicable task-oriented job safety analyses.

·       Perform other task as assigned

Requirements:

·       High School diploma, trade school, military service or technical school training

·       2-4 years related experience in operations in a power plant or similar heavy industrial environment

·       Proven mechanical and trouble shooting skills

·       Ability to work constructively under minimum supervision

·       Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, be on call and accept call-outs and over time work

·       Basic user PC skills for information processing and management

·       General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation

·       Ability to operate a fork lift and man-lifts as needed

·       Must successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS testing

Physical Requirements:

·       Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment, accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges.

·       Ability to respond to plant emergencies

·       Ability to perform demanding work at heights under adverse conditions and when participating in emergency activities

·       Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined spaces as required to complete assigned task

·       Ability to lift 50 lbs

·       Ability to pass a respirator physical and fit test

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

Compensation: $43-$61/hour depending upon experience, comprehensive benefits, Paid sick time and vacation time.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

Moss Landing, California

California

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