What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Technician-Morgan Creek Plant position at Luminant?
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Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing operations functions and preventive and corrective maintenance as applicable to ensure the proper functioning of plant equipment.
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Combustion Turbine equipment. This includes turbine systems, generator systems, control systems, electrical systems, water treatment systems, and various other plant systems.
** Morgan Creek Power Plant is located in Colorado City, TX (West Texas region)
Job Description
- Pay grade and salary will be based on education and experience.
Key Accountabilities:
- Proficient in primary skill required of position
- Proficient skills for maintaining equipment at the plant.
- Performs troubleshooting and documentation, and assists in the resolution of problems discovered on shift.
- Performs daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, troubleshooting, repair/replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and systems.
- Makes decisions and recommends appropriate repair techniques for plant equipment to peers, supervisors, and plant management.
- Proficient in operating material handling equipment.
- Develops and implement plant operating procedures.
- Understands the relationship of equipment to plant systems.
- May provide instruction and teaching to lower-level employees.
- Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance, including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Pre-Job Brief, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, and PPE.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
- Minimum of High School diploma or GED equivalent
- 12 months related experience or experience gained through training programs or college degree programs
- Demonstrate computer-based skills
- Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
- Independent knowledge of troubleshooting
- All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.
- Position may be filled at Level 1 - 4 depending on the experience level of the successful candidate
Key Metrics:
- Verifies the satisfactory operation of equipment using logs, charts, meters, controls, and visual inspections.
- Communicates unit operating status with appropriate in-plant and external groups (PSO, TGM, etc.)
- Maintains plant operating history through timely completion of plant logs and required documentation.
- Demonstrate continual self-improvement in job skills and knowledge.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Job Family
Plant Operations
Company
Luminant Generation Company LLC
Locations
Colorado City, TexasTexas
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