Plant Technician-Operations (Experienced or Entry Level)

About the role

This position would be located at the Talen Energy H.A. Wagner facility in Baltimore, MD (Pasadena area).

Responsibilities

• Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are followed.
• Operates, performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, tests, and makes rounds taking regular readings as required to maximize asset value.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks and records preventive maintenance activities.
• Affords assistance in training and development of other employees in performing preventive maintenance and routine equipment service activities.
• Practices situational leadership, safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Affords assistance in identifying equipment or system problems and recommending solutions.
• Affords assistance in developing/modifying operating procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Affords assistance in requisitioning parts and supplies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of vocational training/mechanical experience.
• Preferred (5) years’ experience in a power plant.
• Hands-on experience with all aspects of power plant operations and maintenance including mechanical maintenance, instrument and electrical systems, and a working knowledge of power cycles is a plus.
• High School graduate/Vocational training and/or some experience in industrial Operations, Mechanical, or Electrical, including pumps, valves, motors, machinery mechanics and electrical and control theory.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet Company driving standards.
• Stationary Engineers License is preferred for experienced candidates.

Skills

• Performs job duties safely and adheres to all safety, environmental, and NERC compliance requirements.
• Maintains qualifications as an Emergency Response Team Member and completes all required Safety Annual Requalification Training.
• Demonstrated ability to complete job assignments in a setting that requires teamwork, as well as independent decision making (independently perform Watch Station Rounds).
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written (clear communications using a walkie-talkie).
• Ability to understand and utilize technical procedures and to apply critical thinking to solve technical problems.
• Ability to think clearly and perform duties during emergency or high-stress situations.
• Completes Plant Operator Qualifications Training Program.
• Has aptitude in math, mechanical/electrical ability, and production control.
• Ability to work rotating 12 hour shifts and overtime with minimum supervision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans.
• Life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Participation in Talen Energy’s Short-Term Incentive program.
• Competitive vacation and sick time.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Schedule

Rotating 12 hour shift work schedule, including holidays, weekends in addition to overtime and possible call-ins.