CAMS is looking to fill the position of Plant Technician 3C at our Newburgh, NY Power Plant. This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 320 represented classification job. This job is subject to collective bargaining and is in the automatic progression series program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in safely operating and maintaining the CCI Roseton electric generating station and related facilities.
• Operate, install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul, diagnose, test and maintain all power plant equipment and systems.
• Engage in corrective and preventive maintenance of plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient facility operation.
• Repair, replace, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain power plant instrumentation & control equipment and systems.
• Must follow all operating procedures for plant equipment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum education of a high school diploma or GED.
• Relevant technical training, apprenticeship program, or equivalent education or experience; Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Diploma from a recognized trade school in the electrical field.
• Demonstrated experience with aspects of power plant operations and maintenance including mechanical, instrument and electrical systems and a working knowledge of power cycles.
• Solid knowledge and experience in calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting Instrumentation & Control equipment and systems in power plants, industrial facilities, processing plants or Navy environments (minimum of 2 years).
• Experience in controls or Hid background (pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches and regulators) area preferred.
• The ability to lift objects up to fifty pounds is required.
• Hourly wage starts at $38.15 and increases to $40.49 after six (6) months.

Working Conditions:

• 12-hour rotating shift and is subject to call-outs 24 hours a day 7 days a week and extended workdays and/or workweeks.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Exposure to various temperatures and weather conditions.
• Climbing, working overhead, in confined spaces and operating forklifts.
• Exposure to loud noise, high-voltage electricity, heat, dust, fumes, and hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to wear applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and Flame-Retardant Clothing (FRC)

Plant Tech Salary

• Starting 3C Plt Tech - $39.10 after 6 months goes to $41.50
• After 1 year becomes 2C Plt Tech if they pass test (1 chance to pass) - $45.10 then 6 months later - $47.63
• 3 ½ years test for 1C Plt Tech if they pass test (2 chances to pass) - $52.66 then 6 months later - $55.11

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.