Plant Technician- Operator (Union) - Dickerson Generating Station Job In Dickerson Maryland

Operates, inspects, maintains and troubleshoots all generating plant steam and combustion turbine generating and auxiliary equipment.

Monitors systems and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Communicates with the Control Room Leader about equipment start and stop time, abnormal conditions and corrective actions, equipment checks and conditions found

Operates system, equipment, and components during start-up, run, shutdown and standby mode in accordance with standard operating procedures

Perform operational diagnostic and analytical functions on systems, equipment and components

Isolates and restores system, equipment, and components strictly adhering to the work scope and applicable procedures and practices

Performs administrative functions in support of work unit such as timekeeping, materials support, cost monitoring, and scheduling and quality control/quality assurance.

Uses plant computer systems to monitor work backlog and input work order data

Performs data collection and maintain proper logs

Adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations

Performs emergency response activities as required

Performs general housekeeping functions as necessary

Operates Company vehicles and equipment

Good oral and written communication skills required.

Must have basic computer skills

High School Graduate or GED

Achieve a successful score on the Power Plant Maintenance (MASS) and Plant Operator (POSS) aptitude test

Ability to work rotating shiftwork, holidays, weekends and overtime

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Ability to interpret and apply instructions, specifications, blueprints and procedures

Possess a valid jurisdictional driver's license

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and time management skills

Ability to read, write and speak the English language

Ability to handle multiple task and meets stringent deadlines

Ability to perform work both indoors and outdoors, requiring continuous physical activity, sometimes of a strenuous an stressful nature

Ability to work in enclosed vessels or confined spaces

Ability to use various hand/power driven and hydraulic tools and machinery

Ability to use arms, legs, feet, and hands in a fully coordinated manner

Ability to climb ladders, bend, twist, kneel, crawl, pull/push and lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk and squat for extended periods of time

Ability to work on or around energized electrical equipment

Ability to work at elevated heights including scaffolding

Ability to work alone in remote areas

Ability to work in areas with limited lighting

Ability to work in extreme temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot

Possess good hearing and vision

Ability to work in areas that may be noisy and dirty

Ability to wear a respirator and other job related personal protective equipment (PPE)

Ability to meet (on an annual basis) appropriate physical evaluations identified by Mirant as prerequisites to performing certain task and training activities

Preferred:

Three to five years related experience in fossil fuel power plants, refineries or related field

Associates Degree in a related science or equivalent technical degree and three to five years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

MIRANT IS AN EOE

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