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Power Plant Production Technician

Vistra, Sayreville, NJ, United States


Plant Operations Position

This position is responsible for performing operations functions, preventive and corrective maintenance as applicable to job function to ensure proper functioning of plant equipment. This position is responsible for the proper function and maintenance of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation. This role pays between $40 to $55 per hour depending upon skills and experience. Role is also eligible for bonus, profit sharing, and medical/dental/vision benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
Key Accountabilities:

Operate and maintain facility in the control room or field, optimizing plant performance through established procedures
Operate equipment and perform repairs as needed, maintaining plant equipment at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability, efficiency and profitability.
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, plant management.
Conducts excitation system inspections and preventive maintenance
Proficient in operating material handling equipment
Develops and implements plant operating procedures
Understands 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, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

4 -6 years related experience
Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 within primary skill for position job performance measure
Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
If applicable, candidate will hold the required level of state license as recognized by the governing body of that particular state
Demonstrate computer based skills
Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
Independent knowledge of troubleshooting
Must pass POSS/MASS exam
Position can be filled at a level 1-4 depending on skill and experience
Physical Requirements:

Ability to work on a rotating shift schedule and work overtime and standby as needed
Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment and accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges, and communicate clearly on portable radios
Ability to respond to plant emergencies.
Ability to perform demanding work at heights under adverse conditions and when participating in emergency activities.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined spaces, as required, to complete assigned task.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. of weight.
Ability to pass a respirator physical and fit test.
Key Metrics:

Satisfactory completion of Tier 3 training and qualification requirements
Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.
Company: Luminarnt Power LLC
Locations: Sayreville, New Jersey