Job Description

Core Responsibilities

The Production Technician is required to have practical knowledge of power plant equipment, specifically regarding water treatment, boiler chemistry, environmental sampling, boiler efficiency, and heat transfer. Job duties are to include receiving and quality control of hazardous bulk chemicals (sulfuric acid, caustic) under strict safety protocols. The Production Technician will conduct various tests of power plant equipment. Categories include, but are not limited to, continuous analyzer maintenance/troubleshooting (pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, salt, phosphate), lube oil analysis, gas purity, atmospheric safety testing, dew point analysis, DEC/DEP regulated environmental sampling, steam trap testing, vibration testing on rotating equipment, turbine/boiler efficiency testing and auxiliary equipment performance testing. Experience with hand tools involved in tube bending and piping is preferred. The Production Technician will also be responsible for compiling routine data and composing reports to evaluate plant trends and efficiency.
Knowledge of practical application to power plant equipment to apply to water treatment processing/chemical and gas sampling for analysis.
Conduct various tests of power plant equipment. These tests can include, but are not limited to: boiler water sampling (pH, salt, and phosphate), lube oil analysis, gas purity, atmospheric safety testing, dew point analysis and environmental monitoring sampling programs, vibration testing on rotating equipment, turbine/boiler thermodynamic testing and auxiliary equipment performance testing.
Responsible for compiling routine data and special reports to evaluate trends and efficiency.
Experience in PC based software (i.e. Microsoft Office programs).
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required Education/Experience

High School Diploma/GED And 4 years equivalent technical experience (Power, Water Treatment, marine, etc) Or
Associate's Degree In Chemistry/Mechanical Technology, Engineering or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

Must respond to system emergencies
Must perform heavy manual labor; i.e. pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Must carry tools and materials, climb ladders and scaffolds, and enter confined spaces
Must work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles/equipment
Must work in an environment that includes heat, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
Must climb ladders and stairs
Must work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, or equipment
Must work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
Must work with and in the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
Must be approved and able to wear either a full- or half-face respirator without facial hair or other condition that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Must stand, walk, and climb ladder and stairs for a whole shift
Must walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach
Must use eye-hand coordination to adjust controls on equipment
Must wear all necessary personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including; fire retardant clothing and safety harness
Must work with equipment with manufacturer weight rating of 350 llbs.
Must be able to use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375 lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment.