Job Posting Details:
Talen Energy is looking for candidates to fill an opening for Plant Technician-Maintenance. This position would be located at the Talen Energy H.A. Wagner power plant facility in Baltimore, MD (Pasadena area). We are looking for qualified candidates with over four years of mechanical work experience, including hands on experience with all aspects of power plant mechanical maintenance and working knowledge of power cycles. The H.A. Wagner Plant consists of natural gas and oil-fired units. The position reports to the Production Supervisor.
This position will require shift work. Plant Technician - Maintenance will be required to learn plant operational duties and complete operational training qualifications. Plant operational duties will be required as directed.
The expected salary range for this position is $95,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Successful candidates will also participate in Talen Energy's Short-Term Incentive program.
Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy's 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.
Primary Purpose & Summary:
The Plant Technician-Maintenance, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, overhauls, diagnoses, tests and maintains all power plant equipment and systems. Provides environmental and safety compliance. Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures. Keeps all equipment in optimum operating condition. Develops maintenance procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation. This position will require shift work. Plant Technician-Maintenance will be required to learn plant operational duties and complete operational training qualifications. Plant operational duties will be required as directed.
Responsibilities:
1. Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains all equipment as required to support plant operations.
2. Uses computerized maintenance management system to maintain and control work order system spare parts inventory and to properly close and document completed work orders.
3. Trains and develops other employees in performing preventive maintenance and routine equipment service activities.
4. Assesses equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions.
5. Develops maintenance procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.
6. Ensures that appropriate safety tagging procedures are followed.
7. Assists in requisitioning parts and supplies.
8. Operates, maintains and troubleshoots various types of equipment.
9. Ensures equipment maintenance schedules are adhered to and any malfunctions are reported, documented and addressed.
10. Will be subject to rotating shift work, holiday and weekend work in addition to short overtime notice.
11. Serves as technical liaison between Contract Administrator and contract service provider.
12. Completes all compliance training requirements (NERC, OSHA, Environmental, etc.).
Skills/Competencies:
1. Performs job duties safely and adheres to all safety and environmental compliance requirements.
2. Demonstrated ability to complete job assignments in a setting that requires teamwork, as well as independent decision making in an industrial environment.
3. Skills are required in the area of maintenance.
4. Solid communication skills, both verbal and written.
5. Willingness to train in other areas (operations, mechanical, electrical, I&C, etc.).
Education & Experience Required:
1. Strong mechanical ability. Machinist skills and abilities are a plus, but not required.
2. Hands on experience with all aspects of power plant mechanical maintenance and a working knowledge of power cycles.
3. Ability to work in a high-performance work system with minimum supervision.
4. Working knowledge of Excel and PC based applications.
5. Over four years of work experience or equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience.
Licenses/Certifications Required:
Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to meet Company driving standards.
Read the full posting.Talen Energy Corporation
Pennsylvania United States
www.talenenergy.com
