Power Plant Technician - Operations

Requisition ID # 169205 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Operations - Other

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Maxwell

Department Overview

The Colusa Generating Station (CGS) started commercial operations in December 2010. The plant is located in Maxwell, CA. This natural gas facility operates 24/7 and is capable of delivering up to668 MW of power output. The facility utilizes combined cycle technology with two General Electric7FA combustion turbines and one General Electric D-11 steam turbine.

Position Summary

This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining.

CGS is seeking an individual who will be assigned to duties related to the operation and maintenance of the generating station, including Control Room Operations, and supporting maintenance activities on plant equipment. The PPT assigned to operations will report to the Operation Supervisor and will be trained to become proficient in two skill block disciplines as required by written agreement.

This position requires the PPT to work a rotating, 12-hour shift.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $66.62 per hour.  This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. 

Job Responsibilities

Operates the plant control systems, control panels and other plant devices during start up, shutdown, normal and emergency operations. Possesses / obtains thorough knowledge of complex plant processes. Tasks may include but not be limited to the following:

• Support and execute plant safety procedures such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work and others.
• Monitor and control plant operating parameters within required limits and permit limitations.
• Adjust generator loads and voltages as required.
• Monitor, control, and maintain balance of plant systems.
• Perform on-line and off-line testing.
• Prepare plant equipment for maintenance and return to service.
• Conduct electrical switching.
• Perform logging and reporting activities.
• Communicate with dispatch personnel and other PG&E / non PG&E departments and agencies.
• Assists in maintaining accurate operating procedures and policies.
• Assists in maintaining accurate prints, configurations and drawings.
• Predictive, planned, and corrective maintenance as assigned.
• Provide training and instruction to peers as required.
• Actively participate in safety meetings and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Update current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and initiate new SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Minimum 5 years control room operations of Power Plant or heavy industrial processes such aschemical plants or refineries.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License or equivalent by day 1 of hire.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings such as (including but not limited to)Piping and Instrumentation (P&ID) and electrical one lines.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to your waist, raise 20 pounds over your head and climb 10stairs. Must be able to scale a ladder.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather.

Desired:

• Start up, commissioning, operations, and maintenance experience with medium and largeframe unit combined cycle facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Candidates with DCS and power plant automation systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP work management software.
• Demonstrated technical skills and experience with software such as Microsoft Office productsand programs.