Gas Operations & Maintenance Technician I

About the role

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 maintenance and system improvement tasks. Assists in development of operational procedures, operator training modules and provides input to plant betterment items to improve plant safety, reliability and efficiency. Participates in plant maintenance program as a system owner and documents plant maintenance records in a computer work maintenance system (CWMS). Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.

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 dispatch requirements within safe, dependable, and efficient equipment operational limitations during his/her shift.
• Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities.
• Reviews own work and 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 the 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.
• Interprets and responds to visual and auditory signals from the control panel.
• Performs control room and outside operation of all station equipment and systems during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations.
• Performs start-up, operation, monitoring, shutdown and lock-out of plant auxiliary equipment at the equipment location.
• Operates plant mobile equipment, including forklifts, person lifts, and similar equipment.
• Performs maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
• Ensures an adequate supply of oil and chemicals are available to support plant operation.
• Works a rotating shift schedule and remains responsible for assigned shifts.
• Works overtime as required by plant management, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Completes all O&M Tech I training requirements within 3 months.
• Performs other duties as assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Preferred Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, trade school certification or advanced education in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation.
• High School Diploma, related military service or equivalent.
• Journey-level; generally, 3 years directly related experience including understanding of environmental and safety regulations, and previous experience working as a plant operator.
• Experience working with and around hazardous chemicals and waste materials.
• Previous experience using testing equipment & calibration appliances.
• Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems.
• Basic certifications/licensures.
• Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and 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.