Power Plant Maintenance Technician

Atlantic Power & Utilities; Harleyville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Atlantic Power & Utilities is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support daily operations at our facility in Harleyville, SC. The role involves a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional overtime to ensure reliable plant operation.

You will write technical reports, utilize CMMS (HSI) for planning, and troubleshoot equipment while coordinating with Plant Management during shutdown events. A strong safety focus and ability to read drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or better.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and procedures in English.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Work a Monday to Friday shift with occasional overtime and irregular hours to support reliable operation.
• Write technical reports as required or directed.
• Utilize CMMS (HSI) to plan work, request parts and locate spare parts.
• Troubleshoot equipment and make recommendations to Management.
• Assist Plant Management during shutdown events and coordinate facility work force.
• Maintain site safety programs such as LOTO, confined space entry, JSA’s, hot work, etc.
• Ensure proper PPE and safety equipment are used by the team.
• Interpret engineering, machine and component drawings and symbols.
• Refer to manufacturer’s manuals and reports for guidance.
• Plan and apply correct fasteners and materials.
• Operate hand and power tools and machines including welders and cut-off tools.
• Use precision tooling and alignment instruments for maintenance.
• Conduct lubrication programs and scheduling.
• Plan, rig and execute heavy lifts.
• Maintain transmission systems and drive components.
• Maintain compressors, pumps and gearboxes.
• Remove, install and align turbines, gearboxes and motors.
• Set up welding and fabrication tasks as needed.
• Install and maintain bearings, seals, and packing.
• Troubleshoot conveyors, fans, blowers and fluid power systems.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Technical reporting

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CMMS (HSI)

Job description

With safety of yourself and all those around you as the highest priority, the Maintenance Technician is expected to:

• Work a Monday to Friday shift schedule with occasional overtime and irregular hours as needed to support reliable operation of the facility;
• Write technical reports as required or directed;
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS - HSI) to plan work, make requests and locate spare parts;
• Troubleshoot equipment and make recommendations to Management as required;
• Assist Plant Management during shutdown events, such as assisting in the coordination and oversight of the facility work force;
• Review and maintain compliance with site safety programs such as LOTO, confined space entry, JSA’s, hot work etc.;
• Recognize the types of safety equipment needed for a job and ensure that all team members utilize the proper equipment;
• Maintain professional competence in the field of power plant operations and maintenance;
• Maintain a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping and identification and correction of hazards;
• Understand and use engineering, machine and component drawings and symbols;
• Refer to and understand reports and manufacturer’s manuals;
• Determine proper application for fasteners, ferrous and non-ferrous specialty alloys, non-ferrous materials, etc.;
• Use hand and power tools, including fastening tools, metal cutting tools, portable power tools, impact tools, milling machines, cut off and band saws, drill press, etc.;
• Use precision tooling, vibration analysis equipment, and alignment instruments such as dial indicators and laser alignment tools, etc.;
• Conduct greasing and lubrication programs for plant equipment using appropriate lubricants and frequency;
• Properly plan, rig and execute heavy lifts;
• Maintaining power transmission systems by installing aligning and repairing shaft couplings, keys, splines, bushes and tapered bushings;
• Maintain rotary screw compressors and associated equipment;
• Maintain and repair of multistage centrifugal, vane and gear pumps;
• Remove, install, startup, maintain and align steam turbines, gearboxes, pumps and electric motors;
• Set up and operate electric arc welding, gas welding and cutting equipment. Perform weld, braze and solder fabrication and repairs as required;
• Install and maintain bearings, seals and packing;
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot belt and ash conveyors, as well as fans and blowers;
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot fluid power systems, including variable proportional control valves, regulators, and actuators.

Work Process Skills

• While engaged in company business, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous business-like manner, showing respect and consideration for fellow employees and other site personnel, such as contractors and guests;
• Cooperate with your co-workers in a manner that is positive and constructive; accept that there are different opinions and ideas; discuss issues in a professional manner looking for solutions that can be resolved at your level;
• To communicate work related issues along with recommended solutions to your coworkers and/or supervisor in a timely and professional manner;
• Be accepting of changes to your day to day routing as the business needs dictate;
• To be appropriately dressed and ready for work prior to the start of a working shift through to the end of the shift;
• Comply with all Atlantic Power policies and procedures.
• Qualify as a Plant Operator within 12 months of the date of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to operation of hand and power tools;
• Ability to travel when needed;
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.;
• Ability to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters;
• Ability to work in hot, noisy and dark environments;
• Ability to work at heights;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection;
• Ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level;
• Able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time;
• Able to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and machine parts;
• Ability to communicate clearly with plant personnel, including the ability to give and receive instructions over a radio;
• Ability to see clearly; safely and readily identifying the labels, gauges, dials and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties;
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions and procedures in English;
• Ability to work outside of a normal shift rotation during call-outs or planned maintenance outages.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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