O&M Technician II, Maintenance

Cordia; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cordia is seeking an O&M Tech to operate and monitor plant machinery per procedures, under direction of the Lead Operator and Plant Manager.

The role includes taking readings, maintaining logs, responding to alarms, and performing scheduled and unscheduled tasks while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. A high school diploma and boiler experience are required; benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement match, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn complex systems and react to emergencies using judgment.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) proficiency.
• Knowledgeable with boiler digital and pneumatic controls.
• Ability to work in hot/cold locations, climb ladders, lift up to 75 lbs, and stand for long periods.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the operation of all plant machinery and equipment
• Monitor and be responsible for the effect on plant operations of activities in the plant and distribution system
• Take readings, maintain logbooks, create reports for production records
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled job assignments
• Respond to alarms and utility issues
• Operate boilers, chillers, turbines, pumps, and valves safely and efficiently
• Monitor plant operating parameters and customer consumption levels
• Perform tests of operating equipment
• Be responsible for facility appearance and housekeeping
• Upgrade skills and knowledge of plant systems as required
• Learn and comply with Safety and Environmental policies

Skills

Emergency response

MS Office

Boiler controls knowledge

Physical stamina

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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.

• 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
• Universal Refrigeration License or pathway to obtain

Cordia also offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement match
• paid time off
• paid holidays