O&M Technician Lv 4

O&M Technician Lv 4

This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and performing routine maintenance on all equipment located within the newly constructed Central Utility Plant located at Ford's Blue Oval City complex. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Plant Manager or Lead Engineer and performance is reviewed against an established set of goals and Company policies and procedures. Work involves performing some difficult and complex functions requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Work shifts rotate and the O & M Technician frequently works alone.

Key Accountabilities:

• Performs all shift operations and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of utility systems and ancillary equipment
• Perform operations in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP's) and prudent safety standards
• Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and prudent industry best practices
• Conducts multiple rounds per shift of the Central Utility Plant to inspect equipment, ensure systems are functional, collect/log performance data, and communicate operational problems in real time
• Performs routine water chemistry testing and makes necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency
• Performs plant electrical switching and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of equipment in accordance with approved procedures
• Performs electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks as assigned
• Reads and records gauges and meters. Performs routine operational tests and adjustments on all power plant systems and components as required
• Performs routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all systems and equipment
• Communicates pertinent information to company personnel
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins as needed

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of five (5) years of power plant experience in operations and maintenance
• Must have knowledge of utility plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including gas turbines, HRSG's, motors, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, pollution control equipment, AC/DC electrical distribution, control systems, and associated maintenance functions
• Knowledge of and experience with at least four (4) of the following skills: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and basis understanding of electrical test equipment
• Ability to learn and become proficient in all site-specific systems and sub-systems
• Complete site-specific qualification training and periodic testing
• Knowledge of power plant safety, policies, and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, energy systems, confined spaces, fire suppression, and first aid
• Knowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC/DC electrical theory, heat transfer, fluid flow, thermal dynamics and chemistry
• Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants
• Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric, pneumatic tools, and basic rigging equipment such as winches, hoists, and slings
• Ability to locate, troubleshoot, and correct problems with mechanical and electrical system and ancillary equipment
• Ability to operate and maintain and calibrate various test equipment
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Frequently stand, walk, or climb and occasionally stoop, kneel or crawl
• Talk and hear; use hands to fingers, handle and feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively
• Frequently lift objects of up to 35 pounds in weight, occasionally, lift or move objects of up to 50 pounds in weight, and occasionally push or pull objects up to 70 pounds in weight
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid conditions
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or machinery
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

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