What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator/Technician position at GEN-TECH?
Plant Operator/Technician
Williams, CA
Job Summary
Arizona Generator Technology, Inc (GEN-TECH) has an immediate opening for Plant Operator/Technician with 2-5 years of operation and maintenance experience on stationary engine generator sets up to 500 kW. Specific experience monitoring plant operations, performing maintenance and repairs on natural gas engines or similar piston engines, controls, generators and ancillary equipment is desired. Primary responsibilities are daily maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical generator sets and equipment. Additional responsibilities include keeping a spare parts inventory, maintenance, planning/scheduling, record keeping and reporting.
Schedule
Full time, and some weekend for morning checks and requires on-call 24/7.
Responsibilities
- Performs facility inspections, maintenance and repairs of plant equipment.
- Monitors and adjusts plant system controls to maximize performance and prevent equipment failure. Ensure that equipment is operated in a safe, efficient and responsible manner while satisfying customer’s energy requirement
- Responds to plant alarms with designated supervision to learn appropriate corrective action within established operating procedures and best practice
- Conduct multiple rounds of the plant to inspect equipment, ensure systems are functional, collect/log performance data, and communicate operational problems as they arise
- Complete all daily, monthly, or annual reporting per requirements
- Performs maintenance tasks as necessary (ex: repair or replace worn or broken parts and equipment)
- Performs administrative duties as necessary including daily, weekly, monthly logs and reports (ex: unit conditions, maintenance, operations, and performance). Ensure accuracy of logs and reports
- Maintains inventory of tools, parts, fluids and other supplies for plant operations
- Communicate and coordinate plant activities
- Perform tuning duties in recording and storing data as required
- Strong commitment to safety and active participation in safety training
- Completes all Company and regulatory training
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of 3 years experience of power plant experience in operations and maintenance
- Must have knowledge of utility plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including gas turbines, HRSG’s, pumps, mechanical chillers, fluid systems, control systems, and associated maintenance functions
- 1-5 years of experience on mobile or stationary engine generator sets up to 500 kW
- Knowledge of plant safety policies and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, energy systems, confined spaces, fire suppression and first aid
- Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants
- Ability to locate, troubleshoot, and correct problems with mechanical and electrical system and ancillary equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Unyielding dedication to safety and able to positively represent the Company’s safety culture
- Must possess ability to read and interpret operations and safety manuals, analyze and apply basic troubleshooting and repair techniques on plant equipment
- Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision is a must
- Responds to all plant call outs, in case of any emergencies and failures
- Overtime will be required to meet business needs
- Must be able to crouch, bend, and kneel for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 55 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50