Plant Technician Ops

Job Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned work in a safe and timely manner.
• Safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Perform facility start-up and shutdown in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete all required training on time.
• Ensure Environmental compliance (Air and Water).
• Analyze and report operating irregularities, correcting them whenever possible.
• Maintain facility availability.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and equipment.
• Adhere to all Ironwood Energy Control Program procedures and policies.
• Write high voltage switching orders in accordance with prudent utility practices.
• Perform high voltage switching as required.
• Prepare permits for work as needed.
• Enforce all safe work practices utilizing SMS/OSHA/MSHA/LOTO/PFW.
• Coordinate operations and maintenance activities on a daily basis.
• Interface with contractors and vendors.
• Develop and implement operating policies and procedures.
• Direct and / or assist plant technicians and other personnel in the performance of their duties along with supporting the training and development of the plant technicians.
• Actively participates in finding, offering advice and solving problems.
• Absorb all other duties assigned.

Required Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergent situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals and P&ID's.
• Will write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel.
• Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge is required.
• Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Proficient at Water Chemistry.
• Experience 3-5 years power plant operations experience or equivalent.
• Dependable, self-motivated and capable of working with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills- including 3-Way communications and Phonetic alphabet.
• Mechanical trouble shooting skills & abilities.
• Experience operating various types of mobile equipment ie: high lift, fork lift.
• Experience with operating industrial equipment ie: hydraulic presses, industrial mill equipment, alignment tools.
• Experience in troubleshooting equipment ie: pumps, motors, actuator.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work overtime as needed to support plant operations and maintenance.
• Able to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule including week-ends, holidays & call outs.
• Able to cross train in all areas of the plant and attend off site training as assigned by operations manager.
• Able to complete all assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in all types of adverse weather conditions, including but not limited to, extreme heat.
• Able to climb stairs and lift up to 70lbs.
• Able to climb ladders of various sizes and work at elevated heights.