O & M Technician - II

O&M Technician I & IISummaryThe O&M Tech is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all plant equipment in accordance with written plant procedures and under the direction of the Lead Operator and Plant Manager. The Operator directs the Maintenance Mechanic on duty, who assists with starting and stopping of plant machinery and equipment. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the O&M Tech exercises initiative, using experience and good judgment in plant operation.

Principal ResponsibilitiesMonitor and control the operation of all plant machinery and equipmentMonitor and be responsible for the effect on plant operations of all activities occurring in the plant and on the distribution system, e. g. visitors, repairs, construction, etc. Take readings, maintain logbooks as required, create reports and accumulate other information as necessary for production reports and recordkeepingPerform scheduled and unscheduled job assignmentsRespond to unusual conditions, fire alarms, smoke alarms, power interruptions, utility issues, etc. Operate – start, run, maintain, and stop – plant machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner, including but not limited to:

Boilers, Chillers, Steam Turbine-Generator Gas Turbine-Generator, pumps, valves, etc.

Monitor and record plant operating parametersMonitor and record customers’ consumption levels and demandsPerform tests of operating equipmentMonitor water chemistry in the various plant water systems, and adjust chemical feed systems as requiredBe responsible for the Facility’s appearance and housekeepingUpgrade skills and knowledge of plant systems, equipment, and components as directed or requiredHave or work to obtain knowledge and/or skill sets held by Maintenance MechanicsRequired to learn and comply with company policies and procedures with respect to Safety and EnvironmentalRequired to participate and/or conduct safety and environmental topics discussions and/or trainingKnowledge and SkillsAbility to not only learn complex systems and work under direction, but also to react to emergencies using judgment and intuitive skillsComputer proficiency required in MS Office, Excel, Word, and OutlookKnowledgeable and experienced with boiler digital and pneumatic controlsAbility to work in hot and cold locations, the ability to work on ladders, to lift up to 75 lbs, and to work standing for several consecutive hoursAbility to work overtime as neededBasic QualificationsHigh school Diploma/GED or EquivalentMinimum of two years of experience operating water tube steam boilers (100 psig or greater)Preferred QualificationsChilled water system operating experience is preferredNIULPE Class III Operator’s license.

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