Blythe - Production Technician I

WGL Holdings, Inc.; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

AltaGas is seeking a Production Technician – Blythe Energy facility operator to maintain high plant efficiency and safe operation. The role involves issuing permits, reading manuals, coordinating with Engineering and Maintenance, and supporting emergency response plans.

Training junior operators and advancing skills are part of the progression plan. The position is based in Blythe, CA, with a focus on reliability, safety, and productivity, including overtime as required to ensure continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year combined cycle power plant control room operator experience.
• High School/GED required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to work required overtime.
• Identify work priorities, meet deadlines, and function with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Issue work permits after safety checks and ensure equipment is safe before maintenance or repair.
• Read operating manuals and P&IDs; schedule or implement procedure reviews as needed.
• Support Maintenance and Engineering to keep the plant mechanically sound through inspections and system trends.
• Provide on-the-job training to junior operators to progress to higher responsibilities.

Skills

Power plant operations

Control room experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

OT/Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Job Description Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager Blythe Energy Inc., this position is responsible for maintaining high plant efficiency while ensuring the safe efficient operation of the Blythe Energy facility by operating with a high regard for Health and Safety. May be required to up-relieve as Production Technician Leader – 1 temporarily to ensure efficient operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Responsible for issuing work permits for tasks to be performed; considers all aspects of the task and ensures safety before issuing permits, and ensures all equipment is safe before maintenance or repair work commences. Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, and P&IDs, and improve operating procedures by scheduling reviews or immediately if conditions warrant it. Works with the Production Technician Leader in Maximo duties, including preventative maintenance, reliability checks, weekly regulatory checks, and weekly work orders assigned to operations and are completed in a timely fashion. Interacts with Engineering and Maintenance teams to assist in keeping the facility mechanically sound through inspections and system trends. Responds quickly to operating deviations to maintain safe operating conditions, and productivity and to minimize downtime in the plant. Knowledgeable of all safety and environmental hazards and ensures that all personnel adhere to established safety policies. Follows environmental and site-specific procedures before issuing work permits and is knowledgeable of all Blythe Energy processes and procedures. Collaborates with team members to achieve all Blythe Energy requirements and assists in Blythe Energy EH&S inspections/action items. Has a thorough understanding of Blythe Energy Emergency Response Plans and be able to support the Production Technician Leader / On Scene Commander in absence of the Senior Management. Oversee training programs and assist in making recommendations that will improve and maintain Plant efficiency and safety, thorough knowledge and understanding of the plant process and all of its sub-systems. Provides on-the-job training to junior operators so they will be able to advance to positions of greater responsibility as outlined in the Blythe Energy Training & Progression plan.

Knowledgeable of the Power Purchasing Agreement and possessing thorough knowledge of the Title V air permit is essential. Temporarily Up-Relieve as Production Technician Leader – 1 when necessary for career development and/or to ensure efficient operations. Miscellaneous duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Advancement to Production Technician Leader based on vacancy/job posting. Knowledgeable in the operations of a natural gas combined cycle power plant Minimum 1 year combined cycle power plant control room operator experience High School/ GED Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be willing to work required overtime. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Must have an excellent understanding of managing plant economics with regard to power consumption and stream processing priorities. Must be able to identify work priorities, meet deadlines, and function with little or no supervision.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary starting at $57.25 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world. We deliver affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy. To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

WGL is an EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled #LI-TM1 For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.