Operations & Maintenance Technician II
Mankato, MN

THE COMPANY 

The Company is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 6,000 MW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. 

The Power Plant is a natural gas-fired combined-cycle facility.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Journey-level position responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges, meters and recording activities in operating fogs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Incumbents assist in the development of operational procedures, operator training modules and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant safety, reliability and efficiency. Employees will participate in the plant maintenance program as a system owner and document plant maintenance records in a computerized work maintenance management system (CMMS). Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Performs a variety of complex technical services/support duties requiring specialized operational knowledge.

• Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.

• Responsible to meet contract sales agreement within safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operational limitations during his/her shift.

• Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities.

• Reviews own work and possibly the work of others; work results are the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.

Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with management occasionally; may serve as a resource to others in resolution of complex issues.

• Works under limited to no supervision.

Prepares, maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.

• Ensures strict adherence to all safety and environmental procedures.

• Participation in the basic safety processes as a key member o! the site safety committee and having a shared responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance.

• Communicates condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others.

• Interpret and respond to visual! and auditory signals from control panel.

• Perform control room and outside operation of all station equipment and systems during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations.

• Position requires a qualification process to demonstrate ability to operate the power plant properly and safely.

• Perform start-up, operation, monitoring, shutdown and lock-out of plant auxiliary equipment at the equipment location.

• Operate all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man lift, etc.

Perform chemical analysis on plant water systems which include boiler water deminera1ized water, condensate water, feedwater, cooling water, and raw water.

• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a reverse osmosis system and cation/anion bed demineralizing system.

• Perform maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.

• Ensure adequate supply of oil and chemicals are available to support plant operation.

• Respond promptly to emergency call outs when necessary.

Work is on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

• Complete all O&M Tech II training requirements within 18 mon1hs.

• Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFLE TQ SUCCEED 

• High School Diploma, related military service or equivalent required.

• Preferred associate degree {AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, trade school certification or advanced education in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation.

Journey-level; generally, 5 years direct related experience including understanding of environmental and safety regulations, and previous experience working as a plant operator.

• Required to acquire a State of MN 2nd Class A boiler license within 18 months of employment. a 1st Class A license within 3 years of employment and a Chief A Boiler license within 5 years of employment

• Requires experience working with and around hazardous chemicals and waste materials.

• Requires previous experience using testing equipment & calibration appliances,

• Requires additional experience with machinery repair and control systems.

• Experience in industrial electrical/mechanical/&C or certified training/license preferred.

• Power Plant experience is preferred.

• Experience with Maximo CMMS preferred.

• Industrial experience maintaining valves, pumps, motors. welding and repair of other balance of plant equipment preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and possess the ability to learn.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of chemistry, physics. electricity and mathematics.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various other programs.

• Ability to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the company and outside vendors.

• Demonstrate knowledge of trips, resets, set points and modes of operation for the combustion turbine, heal recovery steam generator and steam turbine.

• Strong electric aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.

• Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history, if applicable.