Operator Technician - West Deptford, NJ
Joining IHI Power Services Corporation "IPSC" means you’ll be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K and provides a range of benefit options that will cover your wellness needs.
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IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States. Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety and environmental. With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPS C provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management, and development expertise to a variety of power assets.
Job Description
IHI Power Service Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for an Operations Technician at our West Deptford, NJ plant. The Operations Technician assists in the safe and efficient operation of the power plant and the supporting equipment and systems. Carries out all routine water/gas chemistry analysis, inspects and monitors operating components and reports plant status.
Job Summary
The Operations Technician operates from established and well-known procedures under minimum supervision performing duties independently with only general direction given. The Operations Technician encounters recurring work situations of moderate complexity, with occasional variations from the norm. Decisions are made within prescribed operating and casualty procedures and guidelines.
The Operations Technician must perform work in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, in compliance with all environmental permits at all times. Must effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow plant personnel, relative to the condition of the plant equipment and performance and provide suggestions for plant improvements. The Operations Technician must perform duties in such a way to result in an optimum cost- benefit ratio. All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customer's needs are being met.
Job Functions
- Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of power plant systems.
- Operate major auxiliary apparatus such as: air compressors; circulating water systems; boiler feedwater treatment system; wastewater systems; generator cooling system; boiler feedwater and condensate system; and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Perform operating tests and inspections and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment assigned to achieve proper operating conditions.
- Execute orders from the Control Room Operator on isolated panels for clearing equipment or making it ready for service in accordance with operating instructions and procedures; clear, tag, test and safety tape these operations.
- Perform routine water chemistry analysis and operate continuous Emissions Monitoring equipment.
- Maintain logs as assigned.
- Report any abnormal or irregular conditions that develop during the progress of the work and take corrective measures within the scope of operating instructions.
- Assist maintenance personnel during maintenance periods and perform minor maintenance activities and PMs.
- Complete other tasks as required by the Control Room Operator or the Operations Manager.
- Reports to the Operations Manager and receives work direction from the CRO.
Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
- Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school.
- Minimum of two years of experience in Power Plant Operations desirable.
- Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations and chemical handling requirements is required.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management and inspection/recording of plant parameters is highly desirable.
- Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls desirable.
- Extensive working knowledge of power plant industry desirable.
- Must successfully complete a plant operator's qualification examination.
- Must acquire New Jersey Black Seal within 18 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
- Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
- Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and have the ability to work without direct supervision.
- Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery.
- Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures.
- Must be able to respond to audio alarms and variations of sound.
- Basic data entry/computer skills.
- Work as a team. Must be able to pool our knowledge and energy to work in tandem to completely understand and productively respond to all of the business challenges.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
- Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, high voltage protective equipment and other equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties.
- Work with hazardous materials may be required.
- Requires working extended working hours, varied shifts or 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday work as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions. On call status (day and night) may be required.
- Includes working indoors and outdoors.
Physical Abilities - that is commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Physical requirements include the possibility of working on foot for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting 50 pounds.
- All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. West Deptford Energy follows DOT Guidelines for random drug testing. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
- Must be able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces and in extreme heat and cold conditions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
IHI Power Services, Corp., (IPSC), is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
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