Plant Technician I (Operations)

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Job Summary

Entry level position responsible for basic operational knowledge of all plant systems and operation of the equipment within specification and environmental regulations working under the direction of experienced Plant Technicians.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

•Monitors plant operations and records data at specified intervals in appropriate logs and computers

•Check all pumps, motors, valves, and instrumentation associated with the plant system

•Reads meters and records data at specified intervals in appropriate logs and computers

•Immediately reports malfunctioning equipment of abnormal meter readings/equipment performance to the senior operator or supervisor and completes the appropriate records.

•Provides mechanical, electrical, and/or instrument and control skills for maintaining mechanical equipment.

•Understands the operational relationships of mechanical/electrical  equipment to plant systems.

•Performs troubleshooting,  documentation, and assists in the resolution of problems discovered during shift.

•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.

•Assists with activities of clearances in the electronic clearance system.

•Utilizes the Computer Based Maintenance system and several other computer - based software applications systems.

•Gains knowledge of the entire plant cycle and how it functions.

**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

•High school diploma or equivalent

•0-2 years related experience

•Demonstrate standard computer- based skills

•Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communication skills

•Basic knowledge in the use of electrical hand tools and metering equipment.

• All applicants (excluding applicants currently employed in specific positions in Fossil Generation) must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources.

Key Metrics:

•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 Generation Company LLC

Locations

Sunnyvale, Texas

Texas

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