Power Plant Maintenance Technician

With safety of yourself and all those around you as the highest priority, the Maintenance Technician is expected to:

• Work a Monday to Friday shift schedule with occasional overtime and irregular hours as needed to support reliable operation of the facility;
• Write technical reports as required or directed;
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS - HSI) to plan work, make requests and locate spare parts;
• Troubleshoot equipment and make recommendations to Management as required;
• Assist Plant Management during shutdown events, such as assisting in the coordination and oversight of the facility work force;
• Review and maintain compliance with site safety programs such as LOTO, confined space entry, JSA’s, hot work etc.;
• Recognize the types of safety equipment needed for a job and ensure that all team members utilize the proper equipment;
• Maintain professional competence in the field of power plant operations and maintenance;
• Maintain a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping and identification and correction of hazards;
• Understand and use engineering, machine and component drawings and symbols;
• Refer to and understand reports and manufacturer’s manuals;
• Determine proper application for fasteners, ferrous and non-ferrous specialty alloys, non-ferrous materials, etc.;
• Use hand and power tools, including fastening tools, metal cutting tools, portable power tools, impact tools, milling machines, cut off and band saws, drill press, etc.;
• Use precision tooling, vibration analysis equipment, and alignment instruments such as dial indicators and laser alignment tools, etc.;
• Conduct greasing and lubrication programs for plant equipment using appropriate lubricants and frequency;
• Properly plan, rig and execute heavy lifts;
• Maintaining power transmission systems by installing aligning and repairing shaft couplings, keys, splines, bushes and tapered bushings;
• Maintain rotary screw compressors and associated equipment;

• Maintain and repair of multistage centrifugal, vane and gear pumps;
• Remove, install, startup, maintain and align steam turbines, gearboxes, pumps and electric motors;
• Set up and operate electric arc welding, gas welding and cutting equipment. Perform weld, braze and solder fabrication and repairs as required;
• Install and maintain bearings, seals and packing;
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot belt and ash conveyors, as well as fans and blowers;
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot fluid power systems, including variable proportional control valves, regulators, and actuators.

Work Process Skills

• While engaged in company business, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous business-like manner, showing respect and consideration for fellow employees and other site personnel, such as contractors and guests;
• Cooperate with your co-workers in a manner that is positive and constructive; accept that there are different opinions and ideas; discuss issues in a professional manner looking for solutions that can be resolved at your level;
• To communicate work related issues along with recommended solutions to your coworkers and/or supervisor in a timely and professional manner;
• Be accepting of changes to your day to day routing as the business needs dictate;
• To be appropriately dressed and ready for work prior to the start of a working shift through to the end of the shift;
• Comply with all Atlantic Power policies and procedures.
• Qualify as a Plant Operator within 12 months of the date of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to operation of hand and power tools;
• Ability to travel when needed;
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.;
• Ability to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters;
• Ability to work in hot, noisy and dark environments;
• Ability to work at heights;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection;
• Ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level;
• Able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time;

• Able to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and machine parts;
• Ability to communicate clearly with plant personnel, including the ability to give and receive instructions over a radio;
• Ability to see clearly; safely and readily identifying the labels, gauges, dials and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties;
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions and procedures in English;
• Ability to work outside of a normal shift rotation during call-outs or planned maintenance outages.