Fossil Specialist Trainee - Montour

Talen Energy; Washingtonville (PA); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Talen Energy seeks a Fossil Specialist Trainee at the Montour plant, an entry-level path into our Fossil Specialist progression line. The role is part of an operating crew with 12-hour rotating shifts, focusing on equipment operation, maintenance, and safety compliance.

The position requires high school education or equivalent, ability to read drawings, interpret specs, and perform complex tasks with manuals and rigging. Training and development are provided.

Qualificações

• High school education or equivalent; possessor must pass POSS exam or replacement.
• Ability to understand drawings, specifications, and instructions and prepare legible reports.
• Working knowledge of computer-based systems pertaining to the job.
• Motor vehicle operator’s license; ability to organize, plan, schedule, and direct work.
• Ability to obtain/maintain switching and holder authority.
• Physically capable of manual labor in various conditions.
• Must be able to wear approved respiratory equipment and attain NERC clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Observe operating conditions of plant equipment via instruments, gauges, and visuals; record data and run tests.
• Diagnose trouble, perform repairs and maintenance on equipment, and ensure proper operation.
• Perform structural or equipment installation, machining, and alignment on turbines, generators, pumps, and related systems.
• Layout piping systems on air, water, steam, oil, and gas lines from drawings and specs.
• Install/remove insulation; operate cranes and lifts; assist in work-package development and vendor interfacing.
• Read drawings or diagrams and create sketches to facilitate work; maintain safety practices and housekeeping.

Conhecimentos

Safety rules knowledge

Read drawings

Interpret specifications

Manual dexterity

Ability to obtain/maintain licenses

Formação académica

High school education or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Fossil Specialist Trainee is an entry-level position into the Fossil Specialist progression line within plant operations at the Montour plant. The Fossil Specialist Trainee is a member of an operating crew presently working 12 hour rotating shifts.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Observes operating conditions of plant equipment as reflected by instruments, gauges, controls, and visual observations.
• Takes periodic readings reflecting performance of equipment, record data, runs required tests, interpret results, performs adjustments and corrections, as necessary, to ensure equipment is operating properly, and places equipment in service and removes equipment from service as required or as directed.
• Diagnoses trouble, performs repairs, tests, inspects, lubricates, cleans, and maintains all equipment.
• Performs structural or equipment installation, machining duties of all types requiring the highest level of skill including but not limited to valve seats, discs, valve stems, and alignment on equipment such as turbines, generators, pumps, fans and couplings which includes the use of rigging for any of the above.
• Performs layout of piping systems on air, water, steam, oil, and gas lines, etc. as defined on drawings, sketches, or specifications with limited direction.
• Performs other specific duties as assigned, such as: admits hydrogen to generators, transfers NH3, performs welding on boiler tubes or power piping, performs burning and cutting operations, basic machining, etc.
• Installs and removes insulation.
• Operates equipment such as gantry cranes, hydraulic/friction cranes, auxiliary mounted equipment, man lifts, trenchers, skid loaders, backhoes, fork lifts, and permanently mounted hoists.
• Assists in developing and implementation of work packages, labor estimates, material requests, contract requisitions and plant procedures to determine appropriate manpower, equipment, and all materials are available to complete assigned work in a timely manner which can also involve interfacing and interacting with vendors.
• Under the direction of a Competent Person erects self-supporting scaffolds of any height.
• Performs work from self-supporting structures of any height including full boiler scaffolding.
• Performs work from hanging scaffolds, man lifts, spiders, or similar support devices up to a height of 75 feet.
• Operates and works from aerial devices such as: bucket or platform trucks and various hydraulic telescoping man-lifts (up to 175' height rating).
• Performs carpentry, concrete, painting, rail, and excavating work.
• Supplies and transfers tools and equipment by handling ropes, tying knots, and doing simple rigging and hoisting.
• Performs switching, submits clearance requests and holds clearance orders in performance of the above-mentioned work.
• Performs paperwork and uses computer-based systems associated with job duties.
• Keeps personal and shop tools and equipment in good working order and maintains good housekeeping and safety in the working areas.
• Maintains thorough knowledge and complies with appropriate safety related plans and procedures such as safety meetings, Job Safety Analyses, tailboards.
• Reads and interprets drawings, prints, diagrams, etc., and makes sketches and diagrams to facilitate work.
• Updates, revises and submits changes as required.
• Performs routine cleaning, steam cleaning, parts cleaning, and vacuuming as required.
• Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• High school education or equivalent Fossil Specialist Trainee must successfully pass EEI Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) exam or its replacement Thorough knowledge of Safety Rules, tools and materials used in the performance of the above duties.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret drawings, specifications, and instructions pertaining to equipment, and to prepare legible and accurate reports Working knowledge of computer-based systems pertaining to the job.
• Motor vehicle operator’s license Ability to organize, plan, schedule, and direct work and other employees, including learning and implementing new work methods.
• Ability to obtain/maintain switching and holder authority.
• Satisfactory physical condition to perform manual labor work in and out of doors, at times under adverse working conditions.
• Must be medically and physically capable of wearing approved respiratory equipment in accordance with governmental regulations and company respiratory programs.
• Ability to attain NERC clearance.

Job Performance

Performance is satisfactory when:

• Thorough knowledge of equipment, maintenance practices, and operating instructions as related to control systems, boiler, turbine and generator units, auxiliaries, piping systems, station electrical systems, switchyards, tie‑lines, feeders, and environmental controls.
• Ability to follow rules and procedures for the operation and maintenance of equipment and to make decisions of a complex nature.
• Alertness to detect and report abnormal operating conditions.
• Extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of station equipment, sufficient to understand the function of each unit of equipment and its relation to the overall operation of the plant.
• Ability to analyze abnormal operating conditions quickly and make prompt decisions based on analysis and judgement.
• Sufficient manual skill to obtain accurate and precise regulations and adjustments of equipment by means of push buttons, small levers, knobs, etc.
• Coordination and sustained mental attention required in operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Alertness in observation of hazards and prevention of accidents.
• Thorough knowledge of safety rules applicable to work performed.
• Cooperation with associates.

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero‑carbon nuclear energy—including the Susquehanna nuclear facility—to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets. Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced. Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Talen Energy is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law. For more information visit www.talenenergy.com.

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