Production Technician L1-2

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in power plant operations seeks a candidate to conduct tests on various equipment. Responsibilities include evaluating cost and efficiency while performing predictive maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or Associate's degree along with 4 years of technical experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• 4 years equivalent technical experience required.
• Must interpret basic information on drawings.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate steam losses and determine effectiveness of steam retention equipment.
• Perform predictive maintenance including vibration analysis and steam trap testing.
• Utilize MS Office and other programs to produce reports.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in Chemistry/Mechanical Technology

Tools

MS Office

hand tools

gages

Job description

Overview

The selected candidate will conduct various tests of power plant equipment including, but are not limited to: vibration testing on rotating equipment, turbine and boiler thermodynamic testing, and auxiliary equipment performance testing. The selected candidate will also be responsible for compiling routine data and special reports to evaluate cost and efficiency of plant systems. This candidate must have experience with Microsoft Excel and be capable of utilizing its basic programming features. The candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The candidate is expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The normal working hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm. However, certain periodic and emergency circumstances will involve work at nights and on weekends.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Calculate steam losses and determine effectiveness of steam retention equipment (steam traps)
• Calculate boiler/turbine/generator/condenser efficiencies and help identify areas where improvement can be made
• Perform predictive maintenance activities, including but not limited to: vibration analysis, infrared thermography, determination of pump pressure/flow curves, Steam Trap testing
• Tabulate water & fuel use throughout multiple connected systems
• Utilize MS Office and other computer programs to produce multiple reports
• Utilize hand tools, gages and other direct measurement equipment when necessary to perform job functions

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years equivalent technical experience or
• Associate's Degree In Chemistry/Mechanical Technology, or related field

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interpret basic information on drawings. and
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc. and

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Must perform heavy manual labor; i.e. pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must carry tools and materials, climb ladders and scaffolds, and enter confined spaces
• Must work in an environment that includes heat, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Must work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Must be approved and able to wear either a full- or half-face respirator without facial hair or other condition that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Must walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach
• Must wear all necessary personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including; fire retardant clothing and safety harness
• Must work with equipment with manufacturer weight rating of 350 llbs.
• Must be able to use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375 lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment.

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.