Plant Technician-Maintenance
Plant Technician-Maintenance
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$ 95000 - 105000
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Job Description
Talen Energy has a job opening for Plant TechnicianMaintenance. The position will be located at the Brandon Shores Power Plant in Baltimore MD (Pasadena area). Brandon Shores is a coal fired generating station. The position will report to the Production Supervisor. We are looking for qualified candidates with mechanical maintenance abilities. This position requires industrial rotating equipment mechanical maintenance skills and experience. Machinists and welding skills and abilities are preferred but not required.
This position will require shift work. Plant TechnicianMaintenance will be required to learn plant operational duties and complete operational training qualifications. Plant operational duties will be required as directed.
The expected salary range for this position is $95000.00 to $105000.00 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:
The Plant TechnicianMaintenance installs troubleshoots repairs modifies overhauls diagnoses tests and maintains all power plant equipment and systems. Provides environmental and safety compliance. Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures. Keeps all equipment in optimum operating condition. Develops maintenance procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.
Responsibilities:
1. Troubleshoots repairs and maintains all equipment as required to support plant operations.
2. Uses computerized maintenance management system to maintain and control work order system spare parts inventory and to properly close and document completed work orders.
3. Trains and develops other employees in performing preventive maintenance and routine equipment service activities.
4. Assesses equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions.
5. Develops maintenance procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.
6. Ensures that appropriate safety tagging procedures are followed.
7. Assists in requisitioning parts and supplies.
8. Operates maintains and troubleshoots various types of equipment.
9. Ensures equipment maintenance schedules are adhered to and any malfunctions are reported documented and addressed.
10. Will be subject to rotating shift work holiday and weekend work in addition to short overtime notice.
11. Serves as technical liaison between Contract Administrator and contract service provider.
12. Completes all compliance training requirements (NERC OSHA Environmental etc.).
Skills/Competencies:
1. Performs job duties safely and adheres to all safety and environmental compliance requirements.
2. Demonstrated ability to complete job assignments in a setting that requires teamwork as well as independent decision making in an industrial environment.
3. Skills are required in the area of maintenance.
4. Solid communication skills both verbal and written.
5. Willingness to train in other areas (operations mechanical electrical I&C etc.).
Education & Experience Required:
1. Strong mechanical ability. Machinist and welding skills and abilities are a plus but not required.
2. Hands on experience with all aspects of power plant mechanical maintenance and a working knowledge of power cycles.
3. Ability to work in a highperformance work system with minimum supervision.
4. Working knowledge of Excel and PC based applications.
5. Over four years of work experience or equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience.
Licenses/Certifications Required:
Possession of a valid drivers license and ability to meet Company driving standards.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
At the Power Plant facility and in/out door 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 50 pounds.
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 hand tools.
Must be capable of wearing respirators and working in dusty environments.
On occasions employee may be required to work at heights.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
Note:You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity toupload your resume cover letter and any relevant documents .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
