Production Technician Operator

CAMS - Texas; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

LTD

STD

Life insurance

401k

Flex spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Bethlehem Energy Center is seeking a Production Technician Operator C to manage the start/stop of gas and steam turbine units and oversee associated equipment. You will ensure safe, efficient operation of boilers, HRSGs, and related systems at this state-of-the-art facility.

Under casual supervision, you will train operators, perform LOTO, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment, monitor water/steam chemistry, and perform routine operational tests to maintain plant reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years Power Generation experience preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical equipment, process systems, steam and electrical theory.
• Qualified in First Aid, CPR/AED.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for equipment in a combined cycle generating station.
• Start and stop equipment under normal or emergency conditions.
• Provide detailed training to lower-grade Production Technician Operators.
• Perform safe Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform electrical switching operations and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Power generation experience

First Aid CPR AED

Electrical theory basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Bethlehem Energy Center is a state-of-the-art, combined-cycle power plant fueled primarily by natural gas. The plant has a 3 x 3 x 1 combined-cycle configuration: three GE 7FA combustion turbine-generators (CTGs) exhausting at 1,140F to three Nooter/Eriksen heat-recovery steam generators (HRSGs) whose outputs are combined to feed one GE D11 steam turbine-generator.

The Production Technician Operator C is responsible for the detailed training of Operators of lower grades; to perform work involved in the starting and stopping of the gas and steam turbine generating units, steam generators and to perform or direct the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant starting, stopping and operation of various types of complex auxiliary equipment associated with boilers, turbines, generators, water treatment facilities and power distribution. Perform electrical switching operations; investigate trouble and perform emergency repair work on equipment and controls, both electrical and mechanical; to perform routine operational tests, and inspection; and to execute safe and effective LOTO's (Work Clearance) on all types of mechanical and

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain, and care for various types of complicated auxiliary equipment associated with one or more Combustion Turbine Generators, Heat Recovery Steam Generators and Water Treatment Facilities in a combined cycle generating station.
• Under casual supervision to start and stop such equipment under normal or emergency conditions.
• Assist in providing detailed training of Production Technician Operators of lower grades.
• Perform safe and effective Lock Out Tag Out’s (LOTO) on all types of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform electrical switching operations.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repair work on equipment and controls, both electrical and mechanical (examples include but are not limited to piping/hose connections, gasket replacement, strainers, doors, and thermocouples).
• Perform routine operational tests including maintaining water and steam chemistry.
• Perform rigging activities and various inspections on all types of equipment.
• Serve as a backup to Lead Production Technician Storekeeper when required.
• Perform additional duties around the plant when directed by supervision.
• Communicate conditions of plant system and equipment to others.
• Perform housekeeping daily around the facility.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years Power Generation experience preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge and experience with mechanical equipment, process systems, steam and electrical theory related to duties of job.
• Must be qualified in basic First Aid, CPR / AED.

$40.82 - $55 an hour

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• LTD
• STD
• Life insurance plans

You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

• 401k
• flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs
• employee referral
• tuition reimbursement programs

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.