What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations & Maintenance Technician II position at Terra- Gen Operating Company LLC?

Job Description

Description :

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of power plant and all associated equipment in accordance with procedures, guidelines, and operating directives in effect. Perform multi-skilled operations and maintenance duties and responsibilities. Demonstrate the ability to perform operational duties, perform mechanical, electrical, and / or instrumentation tasks. Concurrently, perform and adhere to all training requirements and schedules. Trains and guides less experienced operations / maintenance personnel on the maintenance process for the wind turbines. Training program requirements are expected to be completed within the designated time frame.

Requirements :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

Adheres to, supports and complies with all company safety and environmental policies and practices. Ensures all employees, contractors and visitors conduct themselves safely and within company policies and regulatory guidelines.
Complete required annual safety training.
Participate in turbine specific training both classroom and hands on training.
Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or O&M Technician, Sr., assist in activities at the site, including startups, shutdowns.
Assists in the operation of the wind turbine systems.
Ability to assist with major component replacement on turbine.
Takes immediate corrective action as directed in response to emergency situations to minimize safety hazards and to reduce damage or downtime to the site and its equipment.
Monitors and performs maintenance work as directed. Typical maintenance work includes, but is not limited to; disassembly, repair, and assembly of small and medium size equipment; lubricating equipment; assisting with and / or performing instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance; changing oil in equipment and troubleshooting malfunctions.
Under supervision, ability to perform corrective, predictive, and preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, instrumentation systems.
Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Understand the chemical and oil characteristics in accordance with procedures at specified intervals.
Computes and reviews various logs and reports production, fault, temperatures levels and other information.
Maintains the shop area, shop equipment, tools, grounds and company vehicle in a clean and safe condition at all times.
Compiles records and reports and maintains a daily log.
Ability to lead a crew.
Upon certification operates various pieces of heavy equipment, such as forklifts, machine tools and electrical test equipment in the performance of operation and maintenance work.
Trains to improve personal skills related to the job and / or required advancement.
Regularly complete paperwork, including timecards, work orders and any other required documentation including hard copies and electronic.
Assist co-workers with responsibilities when needed, including training and backup support.
Ability to travel.
Ability and willing to work holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE –

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred but not required;

Desired qualifications : 3 years wind turbine maintenance experience.

Capable of working with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment, systems construction, capacities limitations and operating procedures.

Understands the turbine design and equipment locations, turbine configurations, and normal range of parameters, temperatures, levels, etc, for common production levels.

Safe use of tools, plant safety rules, probable causes of equipment and systems malfunctions.

Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.

Intermediate computer skills in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS –

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to communicate orally with other employees including the proper use of a radio.

Ability to follow instructions and follow directions from team members.

Ability to write routine correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS –

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS -

Ability to read and interpret work from simple and / or complex instructions.

Ability to effectively communicate with others.

Ability to write routine correspondence.

REASONING ABILITY & DECISION-MAKING SKILLS -

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must be organized, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks and possess an attention to detail.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS –

Possess a valid driver’s license for the state in which you are applying.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS -

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Regularly work in unprotected heights (six feet and below) and work from towers and work platforms up to 300 feet, with require safety equipment.

Lifting / lowering 25 to 40 lbs., lifting carrying up to 50 and up to 100 lbs. with assistance; pushing and pulling 45 to 60 lbs.; frequent reaching, squatting, crouching, standing, balance, manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, walking and sitting.

Ability to climb up to 300 feet, unassisted, with required safety equipment, multiple times per day.

Ability to complete climb test and tower rescue training.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT -

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The employee is exposed to adverse, outside weather conditions such as high winds, wet / snow and / or humid conditions; extreme heat / cold; precarious places; and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud on occasion can be very loud.

Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical / mental disability, medical condition, military / veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.

Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

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