O&M Technician I

Cordia LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cordia LLC is seeking an O&M Technician I to oversee safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment under supervision of Lead Operator and Plant Manager. Responsibilities include monitoring machinery, recording readings, and handling scheduled/unscheduled tasks.

Requires two years boiler experience and high school diploma, with strong safety awareness and willingness to work overtime. The role involves handling boilers, chillers, turbines, pumps, and valves, plus maintaining logs and

Qualifications

• High school Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience operating water tube steam boilers (100 psig or greater).
• Knowledgeable with boiler digital and pneumatic controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the operation of all plant machinery and equipment.
• Record readings and prepare reports for production logs.
• Respond to unusual conditions, fire alarms, power interruptions, or utility issues.
• Operate boilers, chillers, steam turbine-generators, pumps, and valves safely.
• Maintain facility appearance and housekeeping.
• Upgrade skills on plant systems as directed or required.

Skills

Emergency judgment

Boiler controls

MS Office

Physical stamina

Overtime willingness

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office suite

Boiler controls (digital/pneumatic)

Job description

O&M Technician I

Summary

The O&M Tech is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all plant equipment in accordance with written plant procedures and under the direction of the Lead Operator and Plant Manager. The Operator directs the Maintenance Mechanic on duty, who assists with starting and stopping of plant machinery and equipment. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the O&M Tech exercises initiative, using experience and good judgment in plant operation.

Principal Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the operation of all plant machinery and equipment
• Monitor and be responsible for the effect on plant operations of all activities occurring in the plant and on the distribution system, e.g. visitors, repairs, construction, etc.
• Take readings, maintain logbooks as required, create reports and accumulate other information as necessary for production reports and recordkeeping
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled job assignments
• Respond to unusual conditions, fire alarms, smoke alarms, power interruptions, utility issues, etc.
• Operate – start, run, maintain, and stop – plant machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner, including but not limited to: Boilers, Chillers, Steam Turbine-Generator Gas Turbine-Generator, pumps, valves, etc.
• Monitor and record plant operating parameters
• Monitor and record customers’ consumption levels and demands
• Perform tests of operating equipment
• Monitor water chemistry in the various plant water systems, and adjust chemical feed systems as required
• Be responsible for the Facility’s appearance and housekeeping
• Upgrade skills and knowledge of plant systems, equipment, and components as directed or required
• Have or work to obtain knowledge and/or skill sets held by Maintenance Mechanics
• Required to learn and comply with company policies and procedures with respect to Safety and Environmental
• Required to participate and/or conduct safety and environmental topics discussions and/or training

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to not only learn complex systems and work under direction, but also to react to emergencies using judgment and intuitive skills
• Computer proficiency required in MS Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledgeable and experienced with boiler digital and pneumatic controls
• Ability to work in hot and cold locations, the ability to work on ladders, to lift up to 75 lbs, and to work standing for several consecutive hours
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Basic Qualifications

• High school Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Minimum of two years of experience operating water tube steam boilers (100 psig or greater)

Preferred Qualifications

• Chilled water system operating experience is preferred
• NIULPE Class III Operator’s license.
• Universal Refrigeration License or pathway to obtain

Cordia also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, paid time off, and paid holidays.