Operator Technician - Marion, TX

Operator Technician - Marion, TX

Constellation is looking for an Operator Technician I/II/III at our Guadalupe Energy Center in Marion, Texas.

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs. Incumbents assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to maintain plan security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

Journey level with specialized technical knowledge of the function.

Performs a variety of technical service and support duties that are semi-routine in nature.

Makes routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, subject to approval.

With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively within a single trade, group of related tasks, or functional area.

Work is periodically reviewed by others and reflects solid performance of assigned duties.

Errors may have a small or incremental impact on the department or facility and are typically identified in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked.

Completes tasks and resolves problems requiring the ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices.

Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.

Works under general supervision.

Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks and projects assigned by others.

May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas.

Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician I

High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent

Entry-level practical operating knowledge and developing competency and basic skills

2-years of directly related experience, including understanding of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transportation

Previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances

Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred

Valid state driver's license

Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics

Ability to begin achieving primary certifications and licensures

Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician II

High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent

6-years of directly related experience, including knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport

Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances

Experience with machinery repair and control systems

Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics

Basic certifications or licenses

Valid state driver's license

Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician III

High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent

10+ years of directly related experience, including knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport

Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances

Experience with machinery repair and control systems

Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics

Basic certifications or licenses

Valid state driver's license