Plant Technician-Operations (Experienced or Entry Level)

Job Posting Details:
Talen Energy is looking for candidates to fill openings for Plant Technician-Operations.  This position would be located at the Talen Energy H.A. Wagner facility in Baltimore, MD (Pasadena area). We are looking for qualified candidates with a minimum of having vocational training and/or mechanical experience and prefer candidates with five (5) years’ power plant experience. The H.A. Wagner Plant is a natural gas and oil-fired generating station. The position reports to the Shift Supervisor. 

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Successful candidates will also participate in Talen Energy’s Short-Term Incentive program. 

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees. 

Primary Purpose & Summary:
Provides safety and environmental stewardship. Operates, performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, tests, and makes rounds taking regular readings on all power plant equipment and systems.  Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures.  Keeps all equipment in optimum operating condition.  

Requires the use of computerized application programs (such as timekeeping software, Operations Logbook, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Safety Training, Email, etc.).

Work requires 12 hour rotating shift work schedule, including holidays, weekends in addition to overtime and possible call-ins.  This is a multi-skilled position requiring the development of knowledge and skills in the Plant Operator Qualifications Training Program, as well as development of basic knowledge of plant maintenance (mechanical, electrical, and instrument & controls).

Responsibilities: 
1.    Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are followed.
2.    Operates, performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, tests, and makes rounds taking regular readings as required to maximize asset value.
3.    Performs preventive maintenance tasks and records preventive maintenance activities.
4.    Assists in training and development of other employees in performing preventive maintenance and routine equipment service activities.  Practices situational leadership, safety, and environmental stewardship.
5.    Assists with equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions.
6.    Assists with developing/modifying operating procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.
7.    Assists in requisitioning parts and supplies.
8.    Performs other duties as required.

Skills/Competencies:
1.    Performs job duties safely and adheres to all safety, environmental, and NERC compliance requirements.
2.    Maintains qualifications as an Emergency Response Team Member and completes all required Safety Annual Requalification Training.
3.    Demonstrated ability to complete job assignments in a setting that requires teamwork, as well as independent decision making (independently perform Watch Station Rounds).
4.    Solid communication skills, both verbal and written (clear communications using a walkie-talkie).
5.    Ability to understand and utilize technical procedures and to apply critical thinking to solve technical problems.
6.    Ability to think clearly and perform duties during emergency or high-stress situations.
7.    Completes Plant Operator Qualifications Training Program.
8.    Has aptitude in math, mechanical/electrical ability, and production control.
9.    Ability to work rotating 12 hour shifts and overtime with minimum supervision.

Education & Experience Required:
1.    Minimum of vocational training/mechanical experience.  Preferred (5) years’ experience in a power plant,  
2.    Hands-on experience with all aspects of power plant operations and maintenance including mechanical maintenance, instrument and electrical systems, and a working knowledge of power cycles is a plus.
3.    High School graduate/Vocational training and/or some experience in industrial Operations, Mechanical, or Electrical, including pumps, valves, motors, machinery mechanics and electrical and control theory.

Licenses/Certifications Required:
1.    Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet Company driving standards.
2.    Stationary Engineers License is preferred for experienced candidates.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:  
Must possess mobility to work in an environment that requires the ability and willingness to walk, climb, and lift, and work outside in severe weather conditions.  Ability to work frequent overtime and/or weekends on short notice.  This position requires working a rotating shift schedule, which routinely involves weekend and overnight duty. Individuals will respond to emergency situations as a member of the emergency response team.

Physical & Mental Demands:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: 
At the Power Plant facility and in/outdoor environment, must be able to work in adverse conditions that may include, but not be limited to the following:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to climb stairs, ladders, and work on elevated platforms.  Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 45 pounds overhead and 50 pounds from the floor to 36 inches.
Must be willing to travel to other facilities if needed.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color distinction with vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to work around high voltage.
Must have manual dexterity and ability to manipulate keyboards.
Must be capable of wearing respirators and working in dusty environments.
Must be capable of satisfying a medical examination to achieve clearance for participation as an Emergency Response Team Member.  This includes evaluation of physical condition required to perform in high physical and emotional stress situations involving Confined Space Rescue, HazMat Operations Level, and Incipient Fire Brigade activities.
On occasions employee may be required to work at heights to collect samples or conduct other environmental assessment, where guarding or fall protection is required.

Mental Demands:  
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills, read, and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve complex problems, observe, and interpret situations, use math and mathematical reasoning; deal with changing, intensive deadlines, and interact with internal and external clients. Must be able to concentrate while under time constraints.

Work Environment:  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. 
The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and hot, cold, wet or humid conditions.  The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Exposure to hazards associated with power and hand tools, dust, fumes, high pressure steam, high temperatures and confined spaces; and may be regularly subject to external environmental conditions such as cold, heat dust, snow or noise and fumes from equipment or chemicals.
Occupationally hazardous noise exposure may occur in the power plant or other locations where heavy industrial equipment is in use.
Note:  The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Addendum to Physical and Mental Demands of this position and to the essential job functions required.

Bending -     Required    Stooping – Maximum daily frequency 4 hours
Crouching – Maximum daily frequency 4 hours
Kneeling – Maximum daily frequency 4 hours
Crawling -     Required    Daily frequency: occasional
Maximum distance: 10 ft. 
Work performed – maneuvering in confined spaces.
Climbing -    Required    Maximum daily frequency: 3 hours
Type(s) of object(s) to carry – personal tools, equipment
Types of apparatus to climb stairs and ladders.
Reaching -    Required    Maximum hours reaching: 4 hours.  Work performed while reaching: Waste Storage inspections/management, organizing waste storage containers, Safety equipment inspections.
Standing -    Required    Maximum hours per day: 8 hours. Types of surface:  concrete, steel grating, pavement, dirt. 
Work performed:  Inspections of waste management areas, safety equipment, regulatory permit requirements inspections, and training.  Special footwear:  as per safety shoe policy, rubber boots.
Walking -    Required    Maximum distance: 2 miles.  Maximum hours:  8 hours.  Type of surface: concrete, asphalt, dirt, steel grating. Work performed various activities, inspections. 
Pushing -    Required    Maximum wt. to be pushed 50 lbs. distance to push 20 ft. Frequency of pushing: Occasionally
Type of surface to push over:  various. Type of object to push: Waste management containers, safety equipment.  
Pulling -     Required    Maximum wt. to be pulled: 50 lbs. 
Maximum distance to be pulled: 20 ft. 
Frequency:  Occasionally
Type of surface to pull over:  various. Type of object to pull: Waste management containers, safety equipment. 
Lifting -     Required    Minimum wt. to be lifted: 5 lb. frequency often
Maximum wt. to be lifted: 50 lb. occasionally
Types of objects to be lifted:  Tools, equipment.  From level floor to level waist.  45 lb. overhead.
Fingering, grasping, and handling -    Required    Type of objects: hand tools, plant equipment, keyboard, files. Work performed: Training, filing, report writing inspections.
Talking-      Required    Maximum hours per day 10 hr. Type of instruction and or ideas to be conveyed:  Instructions, two-way communication, conveying ideas. 
Hearing -    Required    Maximum hours per day 10 hr.  Type of information and/or sounds to be heard alarm systems; PA systems, verbal communications, equipment noises, telephone ringer.
Eye-hand-foot coordination -    Required    Maximum hours per day 10 hr. Type of work performed:  Inspections, climbing stairs and ladders. 
Visual acuity -    Required    Type of work requiring visual acuity:  Inspection of waste and waste management areas, storm water inspections, reading gages, Computer screen:  reading, writing instructions, and training.  Maximum hours per day:  10 hr. 
 

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