Plant Technician (Water PlantWarehouse)
Sunnyvale, CA - USA
Job Summary
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Job Summary
Entry level position responsible for basic operational knowledge of all plant systems and operation of the equipment within specification and environmental regulations working under the direction of experienced Plant Technicians. Responsible for daily operation of the Water Plant and Warehouse and all duties that fall therein. This position will also be responsible for regulatory samples and reporting for the site. Responsible for promoting safe effective and reliable operation.Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
Monitors water plant operations and records data at specified intervals in appropriate logs and computers
Check all pumps motors valves and instrumentation associated with the demineralizer and RO systems
Monitors chemical tank levels and fills as needed
Take water samples and perform lab analysis and adjust chemical flows as needed to keep unit water chemistry within tolerance.
Installs and operates third party DI trailers as needed.
Handles shipping and receiving duties including inventory entries in Maximo
Perform inventory cycle counts
Reads meters and records data at specified intervals in appropriate logs and computers
Immediately reports malfunctioning equipment of abnormal meter readings/equipment performance to the senior operator or supervisor and completes the appropriate records.
Provides mechanical electrical and/or instrument and control skills for maintaining mechanical equipment.
Understands the operational relationships of mechanical/electrical equipment to plant systems.
Performs troubleshooting documentation and assists in the resolution of problems discovered during shift.
Ensures strict adherence to safety health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout Job Safety Analysis Confined Space Hot Work Electrical Safety and PPE.
Assists with activities of clearances in the electronic clearance system.
Utilizes the Computer Based Maintenance system and several other computer - based software applications systems.
Gains knowledge of the entire plant cycle and how it functions.
**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.
Education Experience and Skill Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
0-2 years related experience
Demonstrate standard computer- based skills
Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge in the use of electrical hand tools and metering equipment.
All applicants (excluding applicants currently employed in specific positions in Fossil Generation) must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources.
Key Metrics:
Demonstrate continual self-improvement in job skills and knowledge.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Job Family
Plant OperationsCompany
Luminant Generation Company LLCLocations
Sunnyvale TexasTexasIt is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment including in selection for job opportunities without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability genetic information military service protected veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
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