Operations & Maintenance Technician II

The Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of complex technical services/support duties requiring specialized operational knowledge.
• Makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
• Meets 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.
• Serves 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, NERC, and environmental procedures.
• Ensures compliance with PJM notifications.
• Communicates with Balancing Authority using 3-way communication.
• Familiar with NERC requirements for operating a combined cycle power plant.
• Uses email, MS Word, and MS excel to communicate to the facility marketing team, and to update reports.
• Communicates the condition of plant systems, equipment, and pertinent information to others.
• Interpret and respond 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.

The Profile to Succeed

• High School Diploma, degree from a technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent required.
• Preferred Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, trade school certification or advanced education in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation.
• Senior level: generally, 7+ years directly related experience, including understanding of environmental & safety regulations and previous experience working as a senior level plant operator.
• Experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials.
• Requires previous experience using testing equipment & calibration appliances.
• Mechanical, Electrical or I&C experience preferred.
• Basic certifications/licensures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Able to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.
• Able to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint , Maximo, and various other programs.
• Able to provide work direction and training to small groups of employees in a professional and accurate manner.
• Able and willing to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.
• Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable.

The Physical Requirements

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