Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Work with Maintenance, Operations and other support personnel in carrying out assignments of a technical nature and to achieve higher equipment availability and lower maintenance costs by utilizing predictive maintenance technology to inspect, test, analyze and report on the operation of plant equipment. Expected to align personal goals with the Mission, Vision, and values of OVEC/IKEC.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical and analytical assignments such as carrying out prescribed procedures in the routine testing of boilers, turbines, pulverizers, condensers, heaters, and pumps. Clifty technicians will also be responsible for testing air preheater pressure drop.
• Prepare detailed reports and compile statistics, including the comparison and research, with respect to data on specific assignments such as; measuring steam lead movements, turbine control valve leak-off, turbine stage differential pressures, boiler feed pumps, balancing drum lead off, and similar plant equipment.
• Assist engineers in performing work such as; preparing detailed drawings, memorandum of instructions and communications to other sections or departments, and taking daily instrument readings. Clifty technicians will also conduct coal pile and plant settlement surveys.
• Perform by following prescribed procedures the routine technical work on projects on all plant equipment.
• Perform infrared scanning, vibration analysis, ultrasound testing and lubrication analysis of equipment and evaluating the results.
• Coordinate and schedule preventative and/or predictive maintenance activities with other plant departments, as necessary, and prepare necessary technical reports.
• Support the plant in the management of PdM related projects.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date predictive maintenance databases using condition-based monitoring systems and software.
• Attend and successfully complete and maintain certification classes in relevant technologies.
• Support the utilization of FMEA (failure modes and effects analysis), Root Cause Analysis, and FRACAS (failure reporting, analysis and corrective action systems),
• Document asset conditions and assist with the issuance of corrective maintenance recommendations and priorities based on analysis of the results.
• Must be proficient with PdM hardware and software.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance repairs from a PdM perspective as requested and/or needed.
• Exhibit a willingness to participate in both internal and external training.
• Assist maintenance personnel on precision maintenance activities, including but not limited to field balancing and lubrication.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge and understanding, both mechanical and electrical, of moving rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, etc., from both an operational and maintenance perspective.
• Understand, interpret, and apply information from technical manuals, drawings and other reference materials.
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot technical issues and make recommendations.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
• Train, assist and/or direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; when supervising others, assure that safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A two-year associate technical degree in electronics, engineering technology or equivalent discipline or four years of relevant job experience in an equivalent position.
• Must possess a strong regard for safety.
• Familiarity with engineering practices and a basic knowledge of the engineering procedures in an electric generating station.
• Ability to make technical calculations, determinations and prepare reports.
• Ability to use engineering handbooks and manuals in performing work of a technical nature.
• Must pass a qualifying examination, if required, as determined by the Company.

Job Benefits

As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (with Employer contribution if enrolled in a qualifying medical plan)
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Pension & Savings Plan
• Paid Days Off
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Pay
• Monetary incentives/Employee Incentive Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Company will pay relocation expenses

About Ohio Valley Electric Corporation / Indiana - Kentucky Electric Corporation

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation (IKEC), were organized on October 1, 1952. The Companies were formed by investor-owned utilities furnishing electric service in the Ohio River Valley area and their parent holding companies for the purpose of providing the large electric power requirements projected for the uranium enrichment facilities then under construction by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) near Portsmouth, Ohio. OVEC, AEC and OVEC's owners or their utility company affiliates (called Sponsoring Companies) entered into power agreements to ensure the availability of the AEC's substantial power requirements. On October 15, 1952, OVEC and AEC executed a 25-year agreement, which was later extended through December 31, 2005 under a Department of Energy (DOE) Power Agreement. On September 29, 2000, the DOE gave OVEC notice of cancellation of the DOE Power Agreement. On April 30, 2003, the DOE Power Agreement terminated in accordance with the notice of cancellation. OVEC and the Sponsoring Companies signed an Inter-Company Power Agreement (ICPA) on July 10, 1953, to support the DOE Power Agreement and provide for excess energy sales to the Sponsoring Companies of power not utilized by the DOE or its predecessors. Since the termination of the DOE Power Agreement on April 30, 2003, OVEC's entire generating capacity has been available to the Sponsoring Companies under the terms of the ICPA. The Sponsoring Companies and OVEC entered into an Amended and Restated ICPA, effective as of August 11, 2011, which extends its term to June 30, 2040.

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Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Review

Stage 3: Interview

Stage 4: Hired