Production Technician

Responsible for the support of the performance, operations, and maintenance of a 1250MW natural gas-fired combined cycle plant, consisting of two (2) 2X1 power blocks - GE7FA gas turbines and D11 steam turbines with Mark VI controls in a manner consistent with providing safe, reliable and efficient electric power generation. Technicians must understand concepts to learn to operate the equipment and perform plant systems analysis to take actions for identifying, resolving and/or avoiding failure modes. In addition, the individual performs operator rounds, troubleshooting, preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on plant systems/equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations, as well as enhance equipment longevity, complying with all policies and procedures, and governmental regulations,. Responsible for providing reliable and efficient electric power generation in compliance with corporate safety policies and procedures, mandatory electric reliability standards, FERC, EPA, EPD, OSHA, DOT and all applicable governmental regulations.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for supporting and assisting with daily plant operations and maintenance programs to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations, complying with corporate policies and procedures, and all governmental regulations. Daily plant operations includes start-up and shutdown of the plant and various equipment, operator rounds, daily chemistry activities, off-loading of chemical trucks, addressing chemical inventory as needed, and shift log communications.
• With guidance take appropriate corrective actions to address abnormal conditions, engage needed resources or supervisor, notify plant personnel/management and utilize work order/management processes. This may also include researching alternative solutions, contractor oversight and/or identifying spare parts/supplies that are required to complete repairs or diagnostics.
• Learn and support the Clearance Program for isolating energy sources prior to performing work. This includes learning and comprehending of plant systems and ability to ready piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's), electrical one-line diagrams and other technical manuals or drawings.
• Complete all required and developmental training to ensure personal compliance, safe work practices, and operational excellence while performing duties. Follow all established procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement of program and procedures. In addition, take initiative and ownership for on-the-job training opportunities to promote to next position level.
• Ensure that all operator logs (shift, CEMS, chemistry, round sheets, generation, etc...) are properly filled out and stored.
• Support project and/or contractor management as assigned.
• Work and progress in job related qualifications, system knowledge, and understanding of OPC policies and procedures (Emergency Action Plan, Environmental Baseline Book, SERC Plant Level Procedures, etc...).
• Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Entry Level - Two year or less (