Engineering Technician

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation; Cheshire Township (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

Job summary

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation is seeking an Engineering Technician in the Kyger Creek location. The role supports Maintenance and Operations by performing technical tests, data collection and reporting to improve equipment availability and reduce maintenance costs.

Expected duties include assisting with predictive maintenance, calibrations, and safety procedures. Candidates should have an associate degree in electronics or equivalent experience and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate technical degree in electronics or four years of relevant job experience.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to safety protocols.
• Familiarity with engineering practices in electric generating stations.
• Ability to perform technical calculations and prepare detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine testing of boilers, turbines, condensers and pumps and report findings.
• Prepare detailed reports and statistics comparing data from assigned tasks.
• Assist engineers with drawings, instructions and readings and monitor plant equipment.
• Support preventive/predictive maintenance scheduling and documentation.
• Develop PdM knowledge and participate in condition-based monitoring initiatives.
• Assist with calibration, balance and lubrication tasks as needed.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Engineering knowledge

Technical calculations

Technical reporting

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Four years of relevant experience

Job description

Engineering Technician

Department: Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kyger Creek

Compensation: $32.86 - $50.60 / hour

Description

Work with Maintenance, Operations and other support personnel in carrying out assignments of a technical nature and to achieve higher equipment availability and lower maintenance costs by utilizing predictive maintenance technology to inspect, test, analyze and report on the operations of plant equipment.

Expected to align personal goals with the Mission, Vision, and values of OVEC/IKEC.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in performing technical and analytical assignments such as carrying out prescribed procedures in the routine testing of: boilers, turbines, pulverizers, condensers, heaters, and pumps. Clifty technicians will also be responsible for testing air preheater pressure drop.
• Assist in preparing detailed reports and compiling statistics, including the comparison and research, with respect to data on specific assignments such as measuring steam lead movements, turbine control valve leak-off, turbine stage differential pressures, boiler feed pumps, balancing drum leak-off, and similar plant equipment.
• Assist engineers in performing work such as; preparing detailed drawings, memorandum of instructions and communications to other sections or departments and taking daily instrument readings. Clifty technicians will also conduct coal pile and plant settlement surveys.
• Assist in and perform, by following prescribed procedures, the routine technical work on all plant equipment.
• Assist in infrared scanning, vibration analysis, ultrasound testing and lubrication analysis of equipment and evaluating the results.
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of preventative and/or predictive maintenance activities with other plant departments, as necessary, and prepare or assist with preparation of the necessary technical reports.
• Support the plant in the management of PdM related projects.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date predictive maintenance databases using condition-based monitoring systems and software.
• Attend and successfully complete certification classes in relevant technologies.
• Support the utilization of FMEA (failure modes and effects analysis), Root Cause Analysis, and FRACAS (failure reporting, analysis and corrective action systems).
• Document asset conditions and assist with the issuance of corrective maintenance recommendations and priorities based on analysis of the results.
• Become proficient with PdM hardware and software.
• Assist in the evaluation of effectiveness of maintenance repairs from a PdM perspective as requested and/or needed.
• Exhibit a willingness to participate in both internal and external training.
• Assist maintenance personnel on precision maintenance activities, including but not limited to field balancing and lubrication.
• Develop a working knowledge and understanding, both mechanical and electrical, of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, etc., from both an operational and maintenance perspective.
• Assist in the interpretation and application of information from technical manuals, drawings and other reference materials.
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot technical issues and make recommendations.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
• Perform similar or less skilled work.
• Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; when supervising others, assure that safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• A two-year associate technical degree in electronics, engineering technology or equivalent discipline or four years of relevant job experience in an equivalent position.
• Must possess a strong regard for safety.
• Familiarity with engineering practices and a basic knowledge of the engineering procedures in an electric generating station.
• Ability to make technical calculations, determinations and prepare reports.
• Ability to use engineering handbooks and manuals in performing work of a technical nature.
• Must pass a qualifying examination, if required, as determined by the Company.

Benefits

As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (with Employer contribution if enrolled in a qualifying medical plan)
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Pension & Savings Plan
• Paid Days Off
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Pay
• Monetary incentives/Employee Incentive Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Company will pay relocation expenses