Senior Power Plant Production Technician Instrument, Controls, Electrical

CONSOLIDATED ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES JUNIPER (TEXAS), LLC; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bethlehem Energy Center, a state-of-the-art gas-fired power plant, seeks a Senior Production Technician IC&E to lead the training of technicians and maintain gas and steam turbine equipment, calibrations, and related controls.

You will work with energy production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot, improve reliability, and supervise safe lockout procedures. Some overtime and weekend coverage may be required. Must have strong instrumentation and electrical skills and read prints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 5+ years power generation experience preferred.
• Ability to read prints, sketches and specifications; analytical problem solving.
• Experience with instrumentation, controls and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain GE MKVI, DCS systems, PLC logic, Rosemount instruments, CEMS, and boiler chemistry monitoring equipment.
• Complete coursework in electricity and related engineering principles; adhere to safety rules.
• Participate in safety briefs, hazard recognition and safe operations.
• Maintain safe work conditions, proper tools, and housekeeping in work areas.
• Collaborate with energy production and maintenance staff to resolve equipment issues.
• Identify productivity improvements and reliability enhancements.
• Review and update drawings and procedures; assist with training of others.
• Assist with analytical tests, chemical analyses and engineering calculations.
• Occasional overtime, weekend or night shift coverage as needed.
• Perform similar or less skilled tasks as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Safety compliance

Analytical skills

Print reading

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

Tools

GE MKVI

DCS systems

PLC Logic

Rosemount instruments

CEMS

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.

Senior Production Technician IC&E is responsible for the detailed training of Technicians of lower grade; to perform work involved in Maintenance of the gas and steam turbine generating units, steam generators and to perform or direct the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant calibrations of various types of complex auxiliary equipment associated with boilers, turbines, generators, water treatment facilities and power distribution. Investigate troubleshoot and repair equipment and controls, both electrical and mechanical; perform routine operational tests, and inspection; execute safe and effective LOTO's (Work Clearance) on all types of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform technical and specialized work of a skilled nature in connection with the repair and maintenance of GE MKVI, DCS communication systems, PLC Logic, Rosemount instruments, CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System), computers, annunciator systems, and boiler chemistry monitoring equipment. Perform Thermography and NERC Battery inspections and maintenance.
• Must have completed a course in electricity including magnetism and AC/DC theory, advanced chemistry, engineering principles of mechanics, control print reading, or maintenance and repair of electronic micro processing.
• Actively participate in job briefs and safety discussions. Maintain a strong focus on hazard identification and elimination. Perform work in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company.
• Maintain safe working conditions, use of proper tools, equipment, and protective clothing & devices. Keep work areas clean; check and maintain assigned housekeeping areas.
• Take a collaborative approach to problem solving. Work with energy production, maintenance personnel, and others to resolve immediate equipment problems and ensure equipment is repaired safely and efficiently.
• Actively seek ways to improve productivity and equipment reliability. Investigate abnormal operating conditions, equipment failures, equipment design issues, operating and maintenance problems (PM/PDM).
• Review, update, revise drawings and other documentation and/or procedures as needed. Assist with technical and safety training of others.
• Assist or perform, as directed, analytical work in connection with equipment testing, chemical analyses, engineering studies and calculations related to the operating efficiency of power plant equipment and assist engineers and others performing technical services.
• Work fair share of holdover, scheduled, and call-out overtime which at times may include weekend or night shift coverage for urgent jobs or startup support.
• Perform similar or less skilled tasks and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Associates degree from Accredited or Technical College
• 5+ years Power Generation experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skill necessary to perform the installation, inspection, repair, adjustment, calibration and servicing of instrumentation, controls, and electrical equipment.
• Strong math skills and understanding of fundamental chemistry principles.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from simple prints, sketches, and specifications. Analytical skills and the ability to develop solutions to problems.
• Must have completed a course in electricity including magnetism and AC/DC theory, advanced chemistry, engineering principles of mechanics, control print reading, or maintenance and repair of electronic micro processing.

$46.23 - $68.51 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.

We offer 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. 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.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.