DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Duties include but are not limited to:
- Observes operating conditions of plant equipment as reflected by instruments, gauges, controls, and visual observations. Takes periodic readings reflecting performance of equipment, record data, runs required tests, interpret results, performs adjustments and corrections, as necessary, to ensure equipment is operating properly, and places equipment in service and removes equipment from service as required or as directed.
- Diagnoses trouble, performs repairs, tests, inspects, lubricates, cleans, and maintains all equipment. Performs structural or equipment installation, machining duties of all types requiring the highest level of skill including but not limited to valve seats, discs, valve stems, and alignment on equipment such as turbines, generators, pumps, fans and couplings which includes the use of rigging for any of the above. Performs layout of piping systems on air, water, steam, oil, and gas lines, etc. as defined on drawings, sketches, or specifications with limited direction.
- Performs other specific duties as assigned, such as: admits hydrogen to generators, transfers NH3, performs welding on boiler tubes or power piping, performs burning and cutting operations, basic machining, etc. Installs and removes insulation.
- Operates equipment such as gantry cranes, hydraulic/friction cranes, auxiliary mounted equipment, man lifts, trenchers, skid loaders, backhoes, forklifts, and permanently mounted hoists.
- Assists in developing and implementation of work packages, labor estimates, material requests, contract requisitions and plant procedures to determine appropriate manpower, equipment, and all materials are available to complete assigned work in a timely manner which can also involve interfacing and interacting with vendors.
- Under the direction of a Competent Person erects self-supporting scaffolds of any height. Performs work from self-supporting structures of any height including full boiler scaffolding. Performs work from hanging scaffolds, man lifts, spiders, or similar support devices up to a height of 75 feet. Operates and works from aerial devices such as: bucket or platform trucks and various hydraulic telescoping man-lifts (up to 175' height rating)
- Performs carpentry, concrete, painting, rail, and excavating work. Supplies and transfers tools and equipment by handling ropes, tying knots, and doing simple rigging and hoisting.
- Performs switching, submits clearance requests and holds clearance orders in performance of the above-mentioned work
- Performs paperwork and uses computer-based systems associated with job duties.
- Keeps personal and shop tools and equipment in good working order and maintains good housekeeping and safety in the working areas.
- Maintains thorough knowledge and complies with appropriate safety related plans and procedures such as safety meetings, Job Safety Analyses, tailboards.
- Reads and interprets drawings, prints, diagrams, etc., and makes sketches and diagrams to facilitate work. Updates, revises, and submits changes as required. Performs routine cleaning, steam cleaning, parts cleaning, and vacuuming as required.
- Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- High school education or equivalent
- Specialist Trainee must successfully pass EEI Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) exam or its replacement.
- Thorough knowledge of Safety Rules, tools and materials used in the performance of the above duties.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret drawings, specifications, and instructions pertaining to equipment, and to prepare legible and accurate reports.
- Working knowledge of computer-based systems pertaining to the job.
- Motor vehicle operatorβs license
- Ability to organize, plan, schedule, and direct work and other employees, including learning and implementing new work methods.
- Ability to obtain/maintain switching and holder authority.
- Satisfactory physical condition to perform manual labor work in and out of doors, at times under adverse working conditions.
- Must be medically and physically capable of wearing approved respiratory equipment in accordance with governmental regulations and company respiratory programs.
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts as scheduled.
Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .