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Operations and Maintenance Technician II Electrical

Employer
Southwest Generation
Location
Mankato
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Skilled and Trades
Role
Electrician
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Journey-level position responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges, meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Incumbents assist in the development of operational procedures, operator training modules and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant safety, reliability and efficiency. Employees will participate in the plant maintenance program as a system owner and document plant maintenance records in a computer work maintenance system (CWMS). Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. This position reports to the O&M Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs a variety of complex technical services/support duties requiring specialized operational knowledge.
  • Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
  • Responsible to meet contract sales agreement within safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operational limitations during his/her shift.
  • Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities.
  • Reviews own work and possibly the work of others; work results are the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
  • Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with management occasionally; may serve as a resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
  • Works under limited to no supervision.
  • Prepares, maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
  • Ensures strict adherence to all safety and environmental procedures.
  • Communicates condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others.
  • Interpret and respond to visual and auditory signals from control panel.
  • Perform control room and outside operation of all station equipment and systems during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations.
  • Position requires a qualification process to demonstrate ability to properly and safely operate the power plant.
  • Perform start-up, operation, monitoring, shutdown and lock-out of plant auxiliary equipment at the equipment location.
  • Operate all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man lift, etc.
  • Perform chemical analysis on plant water systems which include boiler water demineralized water, condensate water, feedwater, cooling water, and raw water.
  • Operate and perform routine maintenance on a reverse osmosis system and cation/anion bed demineralizing system.
  • Perform maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
  • Ensure adequate supply of oil and chemicals are available to support plant operation.
  • Work is on a rotating shift schedule - Will be 'On Call' for specified shifts.
  • Complete all O&M Tech II training requirements within 18 months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and various other programs.
  • Ability to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of trips, resets, set points and modes of operation for the combustion turbine, heat recovery steam generator and steam turbine.
  • Strong electric aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma, related military service or equivalent.
  • Preferred Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, trade school certification or advanced education in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation.
  • Journey-level; generally, 5 years directly related experience including understanding of environmental and safety regulations, and previous experience working as a plant operator.
  • Requires experience working with and around hazardous chemicals and waste materials.
  • Requires previous experience using testing equipment & calibration appliances.
  • Requires additional experience with machinery repair and control systems.
  • Experience in industrial electrical/mechanical/I&C or certified training/license preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

  • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools. Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders, stairways, and work off platforms. Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.
  • Able to hear (at some dB limit of loss) in order to hear plant alarms, equipment condition, and to receive oral instructions.
  • Able to see to determine plant operating conditions and to avoid safety hazards.

Working Environment:

  • Performing this job without full/focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality.
  • Work is generally performed inside the power plant but may work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot - cool/cold. Occasional rain. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools.

EEO Statement:

Southwest Generation is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual

Orientation/Gender Identity.

  • Required to acquire a 2 nd Class A boiler license within 18 months of employment, a 1 st Class A license within 3 years of employment and a Chief A Boiler license within 5 years of employment.
  • Experience with a CWMS.
  • Overtime requirements will be required by plant management, including weekends, nights and holidays.
  • Industrial experience in the electrical field working on AC and DC circuits, including up to 4160V switchgear.
  • High School Diploma, related military service or equivalent.
  • Preferred Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, trade school certification or advanced education in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation.
  • Journey-level; generally, 5 years directly related experience including understanding of environmental and safety regulations, and previous experience working as a plant operator.
  • Requires experience working with and around hazardous chemicals and waste materials.
  • Requires previous experience using testing equipment & calibration appliances.
  • Requires additional experience with machinery repair and control systems.
  • Experience in industrial electrical/mechanical/I&C or certified training/license preferred.

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