Power Plant Technician I

Salary $27.83 - $33.11 hourly upon step increase progression. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick vacation personal and holiday time; Not eligible to work a remote schedule. Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This position assists in performing routine preventative maintenance functions such as overhaul and calibration of pressure gauges transmitters flow meters pressure regulating valves fluid control valves mechanical operators electric recorders electronic and digital control circuits and other associated equipment. The incumbent will operate test equipment such as manometers O2 analyzers thermometers voltmeters etc. and use power tools such as drills grinders hacksaws tubing benders etc. Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be required. Duties involve working in a noisy hot dusty environment; wearing a respirator while working with chemicals; performing service work in confined areas; and walking lifting carrying pushing/pulling reaching and climbing ladders.

Further breakdown of job responsibilities is as follows:
40%: Takes samples and performs tests such as O2 CO2 silica iron copper conductivity or others as may be required from locations such as deaerator feedwater heaters turbine condensers return condensate lines etc.

15%: Assists in performing routine preventative maintenance functions such as overhaul and calibration of pressure gauges transmitters flow meters pressure regulating valves fluid control valves mechanical operators electric recorders electronic and digital control circuits and other associated equipment.

15%: Participates in routine safety training including toolbox talks lock-out/tag-out meetings and safety briefings. Attends both on and off-site technical training needed to maintain and advance skill set.

10%: Fabricates and installs simple piping and tubing connections to instruments control and laboratory apparatus.

10%: Assists senior technicians with managing calibration logs spare part inventory and resupply.

10%: Maintain correspondence through email training meetings and professional development.

In addition to an initial drug test at hire the employer conducts random monthly drug testing throughout the year.

This position will engage in high performing leading edge practices valuing people partners and stewardship.

This position requires a minimum of a high school education and two years of experience in a chemistry electronics or industrial-related occupation or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Some knowledge of materials tools and equipment. Understanding of occupational hazards and safety precautions in an industrial environment including working at heights in confined spaces and in climates with noise and temperature extremes. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Must provide own hand tools. Possession of a valid vehicle operators license where needed to perform duties of the position; must be able to drive a university vehicle to perform job duties of this classification.

Associate degree in chemistry electronics or a science-related field of study. General understanding of power generation facilities and processes. Experience collecting samples and performing lab chemistry analysis setting up testing are repairing industrial analyzers transmitters and associated equipment. The ideal candidate is results-oriented with strong oral and written communication skills problem-solving skills and good customer relations/service skills as well as the ability to work independently and within a team.

A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

NON-STANDARD WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm and will require after-hours weekend and holiday work.

This position requires lifting 50 lbs carrying and pushing 40 lbs 100 feet climbing with 40 lbs.

repirable silica asbestos