Power Plant Technician - MASSPower

Vistra Corp; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 8%

Profit sharing up to 4%

401(k) match up to 6%

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Sign-on bonus potential

Job summary

Luminant Power LLC in Indian Orchard, MA, seeks a maintenance professional to operate and maintain plant equipment, perform troubleshooting, and ensure safe, reliable operations. The role offers an hourly pay range and eligibility for bonuses, profit sharing, 401(k) match, and comprehensive benefits.

New hires with MA licenses may qualify for a sign-on bonus as part of total compensation.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years related experience in plant operations.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Massachusetts 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License preferred.
• Massachusetts 1st Class Fireman License required.
• Proficient computer-based skills and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment at the plant and perform preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and document issues; assist in problem resolution on shift.
• Perform daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, and component replacement.
• Recommend repair techniques for plant equipment to peers and management.
• Conduct excitation system inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Develop and implement plant operating procedures.
• Understand equipment relationships to plant systems.
• Possibly train lower level staff and ensure safety procedures compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License (preferred)

Massachusetts Stationary 1st Class Fireman License (required)

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing operations functions, preventive and corrective maintenance as applicable to job function to ensure proper functioning of plant equipment will work under the direction of site management.

This position is responsible for the proper function and maintenance of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation. Pay range between $36-49 hourly, depending upon skills/experience. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus of up to 8%, up to 4% profit sharing, up to 6% dollar-for-dollar match toward the employee’s 401k, and medical/dental/vision benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.

New hires with an applicable Massachusetts license may be eligible for a sign-on bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Proficient skills for maintaining equipment at the plant
• Performs troubleshooting and documentation, and assists in the resolution of problems discovered on shift
• Performs daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, troubleshooting, repair/replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and systems.
• Makes decisions and recommends appropriate repair techniques for plant equipment to peers, supervisors, plant management.
• Conducts excitation system inspections and preventive maintenance
• Proficient in operating material handling equipment
• Develops and implements plant operating procedures
• Understands relationship of equipment to plant systems
• May provide instruction and teaching to lower level employees
• Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

• 4-6 years related experience
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to some of the skills listed
• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
• If applicable, candidate will hold the required level of state license as recognized by the governing body of that particular state (MA). A Massachusetts 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License is preferred for this position. Minimum of a Massachusetts Stationary 1st Class Fireman License is required.
• Demonstrate computer-based skills
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
• Independent knowledge of troubleshooting
• Must successfully pass the POSS/MASS pre-employment test
• Position may be filled at any level from 1-4 based on the candidate’s credentials and experience

Key Metrics:

• Satisfactory completion of Tier 3 training and qualification requirements
• Demonstrate continual self-improvement in job skills and knowledge.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

Indian Orchard, MA

Massachusetts

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