Operations & Maintenance Tech

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all power plant equipment and assist with maintenance tasks assigned.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that the powerhouse assets are operated in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner
• Participate in company safety programs and policies to promote a safe and healthy work environment
• Performs inspections, water analysis, and troubleshooting, to optimized plant performance
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area ensuring that the area is left in an unobstructed and safe condition following the completion of maintenance / repair tasks
• Performs scheduled and un-scheduled plant maintenance to optimize plant availability and improve cost effectiveness
• Operates and routine maintenance associated with water treatment equipment. These activities will include the routine monitoring of water quality and the performance of routine maintenance of water treatment equipment
• The de-energization (lock-out/tag-out) of all equipment within the scope of responsibility pertaining to the power plant assets that is required to allow the safe performance of maintenance on such equipment
• Performs routine (planned maintenance) on all power plant equipment, including predictive, preventive, and minor corrective maintenance. Will also be required to assist contractors with work that is beyond the capability of the Operations & Maintenance Tech, including tasks such as gas turbine, steam turbine maintenance etc.
• The recording and documenting of all maintenance activities that are performed on power plant equipment. This includes utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to electronically document information and historical data
• Performs troubleshooting and correcting problems related to the proper monitoring, control, and operation of power plant equipment

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Four years of relevant work experience in a central utility plant, power plant, or similar heavy industrial environment is required.
• A minimum of a 3rd Class State of Ohio Stationary Engineer license is required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English and perform basic mathematical calculations is required.
• Must be available for call outs, scheduled overtime, weekend, and holiday work.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Stand or walk and sit. Frequently the employee is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally, crawl
• Talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and constantly reach with hands and arms
• Lift objects of up to 50 pounds in weight. Carry objects of up to 35 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to push or pull objects 70 pounds in weight
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Routine exposure to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme heat and cold
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration
• Frequent exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards
• Sometimes exposed to noise levels in the work environment that are moderate to loud

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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