Plant Technician-EC

Job Posting Details:
Talen Energy is looking for candidates to fill an opening for Plant TechnicianE&C. This position would be located at the Talen Energy H.A. Wagner power plant facility in Baltimore MD (Pasadena area). We are looking for qualified candidates with electrical work experience including over five years related work experience in the areas of evaluation and testing of generating plant and substation power equipment or equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience. The H.A. Wagner Plant consists of natural gas and oilfired units. The position reports to the Production Supervisor.

The expected salary range for this position is $95000.00 to $115000.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other jobrelated factors as permitted by law. Successful candidates will also participate in Talen Energys ShortTerm Incentive program.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health dental vision prescription plans life insurance and disability insurance. In addition employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energys 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

Primary Purpose & Summary (Electrical):
Performs tests on new and inservice equipment such as DCS Instrumentation PLCs cables power transformers circuit breakers and motors. Performs troubleshooting testing repairing and maintenance on a variety of electrical equipment and controls for power plant equipment both AC & DC with voltages ranging from 115V up to 230KV.

Responsibilities (Electrical):
1. Inspects maintains and repairs electrical equipment utilizing a variety of test equipment and tools.
2. Performs controls troubleshooting and PMs.
3. Performs High Voltage switching of circuit breakers and transformers.
4. Performs lock out/tag out of electrical equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures.
5. Works with AC & DC electrical equipment with expectations to follow NFPA 70E.
6. Will be subject to rotating shift work holiday and weekend work in addition to short overtime notice.

Skills/Competencies (Electrical):
1. Proficient at reading and understanding electrical schematics wiring diagrams and oneline drawings.
2. Able to use test equipment such as voltage testers insulation resistance testers ammeters phase meters process meters.
3. General knowledge of electrical theory.
4. Understands the operation and use of Programmable Logic Control (PLC).
5. Has a working knowledge of motors transformers relays breakers switches and solenoids.
6. Performs modifications/additions of plant equipment by bending conduit running cable and terminating connections.
7. Inputs data into a work management system (Maximo) and Cornerstone Database.
8. Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
9. Establishes and maintains a cooperative and effective working relationship with others.
10. Effective communication across all levels.
11. Able to respond to unplanned callins weekend work work schedule changes.

Education & Experience Required (Electrical):
1. Satisfactory completion of posthigh school courses in AC & DC electrical theory/equipment applications and over five years related work experience (e.g. evaluation and testing of generating plant and substation power equipment) or equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience.
2. Experience in computer programs (Word Excel Outlook etc).
3. Experience in report preparation.
4. Working knowledge of mathematics up to and including trigonometry and ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
5. Knowledge and application of safety procedures and practices involving work on and around high voltage equipment.
6. Demonstrated reliability and responsibility and the ability to make quick and effective technical decisions.

Licenses/Certifications Required:
1. Possession of a valid drivers license and ability to meet Company driving standards.
2. Able to qualify for TWIC card.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment including a computer stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions vision to read printed materials and a computer screen for long periods of time. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. At times an individual may respond to environmental release situations.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Physical Demands:

At the Power Plant facility and in/outdoor environment must be able to work in adverse conditions that may include but not be limited to the following:
While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to climb stairs ladders and work on elevated platforms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 45 pounds overhead and 75 pounds from the floor to 36 inches.
Must be willing to travel to other facilities if needed.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color distinction with vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to work around high voltage.
Must have manual dexterity and ability to manipulate keyboards.
Must be capable of wearing respirators and working in dusty environments.
On occasions employee may be required to work at heights where guarding or fall protection is required.
Must be capable of wearing respirators and working in dusty environments.
Must be capable of satisfying a medical examination to achieve clearance for participation as an Emergency Response Team Member. This includes evaluation of physical condition required to perform in high physical and emotional stress situations involving Confined Space Rescue HazMat Operations Level and Incipient Fire Brigade activities.
Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills read and interpret data information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems observe and interpret situations use math and mathematical reasoning; deal with changing intensive deadlines and interact with internal and external clients. Must be able to concentrate while under time constraints.
Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and wet or humid conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals fumes or airborne particles risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Exposure to hazards associated with power and hand tools dust fumes high pressure steam high temperatures and confined spaces; and may be regularly subject to external environmental conditions such as cold heat dust snow or noise and fumes from equipment or chemicals.
Occupationally hazardous noise exposure may occur in the power plant or other locations where heavy industrial equipment is in use.
Note: The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all inclusive; additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Addendum to Physical and Mental Demands of this position and to the essential job functions required.

Bending Required

Stooping Maximum daily frequency 4 hours
Crouching Maximum daily frequency 4 hours
Kneeling Maximum daily frequency 4 hours
Crawling RequiredDaily frequency: occasional; Maximum distance: 100 ft.;
Work performed maneuvering in confined spaces.
Climbing RequiredMaximum daily frequency: 3 hours
Type(s) of object(s) to carry personal tools equipment
Types of apparatus to climb: stairs and ladders.
Reaching Required Maximum hours reaching: 4 hours. Work performed while reaching: Waste Storage inspections/management organizing waste storage containers Safety equipment inspections.
Standing Required Maximum hours per day: 8 hours. Types of surface: concrete steel grating pavement dirt.
Work performed: Inspections of waste management areas safety equipment regulatory permit requirements inspections and training. Special footwear: as per safety shoe policy rubber boots.
Walking Required Maximum distance: 2 miles. Maximum hours: 8 hours. Type of surface: concrete asphalt dirt steel grating. Work performed various activities inspections.
Pushing Required Maximum wt. to be pushed 100 lbs. distance to push 20 ft. Frequency of pushing: Occasionally
Type of surface to push over: various. Type of object to push: Waste management containers safety equipment.
Pulling Required Maximum wt. to be pulled: 100 lbs.
Maximum distance to be pulled: 20 ft.
Frequency: Occasionally
Type of surface to pull over: various. Type of object to pull: Waste management containers safety equipment.
Lifting Required Minimum wt. to be lifted: 5 lb. frequency often
Maximum wt. to be lifted: 75 lb. occasionally
Types of objects to be lifted: Tools equipment. From level floor to level waist. 45 lb. overhead.
Fingering grasping and handling Required Type of objects: hand tools plant equipment keyboard files. Work performed: Training filing report writing inspections.
Talking Required Maximum hours per day 10 hr. Type of instruction and or ideas to be conveyed: Instructions twoway communication conveying ideas.
Hearing Required Maximum hours per day 10 hr. Type of information and/or sounds to be heard: alarm systems; PA systems verbal communications equipment noises telephone ringer.
Eyehandfoot coordinationRequired Maximum hours per day 10 hr. Type of work performed: Inspections climbing stairs and ladders.
Visual acuity Required Type of work requiring visual acuity: Inspection of waste and waste management areas storm water inspections reading gages Computer screen: reading writing instructions and training. Maximum hours per day: 10 hr.

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