Plant Tech I&E

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Job Summary

Job Description

• Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMs) system expert. (CGAs Linearities fuel gas cals)
• Responsible for electrical maintenance work also to address electrical fault issues in breakers and controllers as needed to keep the plant running and reliable
• Troubleshoots repairs and calibrates equipment such as high voltage breakers and transformers pumps motors transmitters alarm systems monitoring and recording equipment phone/public address systems pressure switches solenoid valves and limit switches.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving issues with all of the above-mentioned equipment and write work orders to document work required
• Prepares equipment for service after repairs are complete
• Responsible for making sure that electrical and controls P&IDs are being kept up to date and make revisions where necessary.
• Responsible to ensure that electrical and controls panel schedules are being kept up to date and make revisions where necessary
• Research and coordinate with vendors and site administrative staff for parts procurement as needed to repair instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Electrical contractor oversight for day-to-day and outage electrical work
• Instrumentation and controls involving Emerson Delta V distributed controls system
• Instrumentation and controls GE Mark VIe distributed controls system
• Perform failure reporting barrier reporting and document time and materials in work management system (Maximo) for each job completed
• Develop a clear understanding of all plant processes and takes proper actions when problems are discovered
• Required to gain a basic operational knowledge of the plant systems and operate the equipment within specifications. Will be able to stand in as a BOP operator if needed
• Responds to unit trips and abnormal operating conditions to maintain plant equipment in a safe operating condition. Responds to emergent situations including call-outs and outages

Basic Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial electrical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• 4-6 years experience in industrial environment required.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of proper procedures to clean electrical motors (DC and AC) make electrical connections on DC single and three phase AC circuits and perform PM inspections.
• General knowledge and/or understanding of station high voltage switching and relaying equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with general electrical and mechanical abilities for equipment repair replacement station mechanical operations and minor modification projects required.
• General knowledge and/or understanding of Instrumentation calibrations
• Demonstrated effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Must pass the POSS/MASS exam.
• Position can be filled at level I II III or IV depending on experience and skill.
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience maintaining with 480 V electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining with 4160 V electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining with 18 KV electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining with 525 KV electrical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining calibrating and troubleshooting of instrumentation controls preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with combined cycle plant process and equipment is preferred.
• Two year Electrical/Mechanical Technology Degree
• Prior GE 7FA Combustion turbine experience is preferred
• Prior GE D11 Steam turbine experience is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in proper rigging signaling and crane/hoist operations
• Demonstrated experience inthe use of hand tools and standard technical shop test equipment (powerhouse shop equipment I&E test instruments volt/ohm meter etc.)
• Demonstrated experience inoperating electric plant water treatment systems
• Demonstrated experience in mechanicalmaintenance on all powerhouse equipment such as air compressors heat exchangers piping turbines valves etc.
• Demonstrated experience in microprocessor based systems i.e. distributed control systems programmable logic controllers smart relays smart transmitters station databases & workstations;as well as computers software such as database spreadsheet and word processing programs

Specific Requirements:

• Requires ability to visually read and respond to computer-generated data instrumentation gauges readouts and variations in color;requires ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings specifically P&IDs. Must possess the manual dexterity required to operate keyboards push buttons dials valves and mechanically actuated devices.
• Must be familiar with appropriate personal protection techniques and safety procedures such as lock out/tag out and personal protective equipment.
• Must pass respiratory physical and wear all required safety equipment when required.
• Must possess team awareness skills and team relationship skills.

Working Conditions:

• Station environment includes but not limited to temperature extremes high noise levels dust fumes confined space climbing lifting and working around pressurized and energized equipment and tight work spaces
• Overnight travel may include traveling between other stations or for training
• Overtime work will be call-outs work past or prior to regular schedules and on an as needed basis and is routinely required
• Weekend work may be required
• Working hours will be determined by the site management
• Ability to walk bend stoop kneel push pull climb ladders work in extreme heat or cold lift up to 50 pounds walk/work on grating surfaces at extreme heights and work in confined spaces tight work areas
• Must be able to attend on-site and off-site training
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to operate stations vehicles & heavy equipment

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