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Plant Technician- Instrument & Control (Union); Dickerson Generating Station
Location:  US-MD-Dickerson # Openings:  1
Category:  Generation/Plant Operations - Instrumentation/Control Technician Type:  Regular Full-Time
Posted Date:  11/25/2008 Req ID:  2008-8859

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Overview:

Operates, inspects, maintains and troubleshoots generating plant instrumentation and control systems.

 

This position requires new candidates to take the POSS/MASS pre-employment test. Our tests are administered in Landover, MD. If you wish to be considered for this position, you will be required to attend the testing session in Landover, MD. Please take this into consideration when you apply.

 



Responsibilities:

• Performs calibrations and trouble shooting of plant instrumentation equipment and systems
• Demonstrates the proper care and use of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic test equipment
• Performs administrative functions in support of work unit such as timekeeping, materials support, cost monitoring, and scheduling and quality control/quality assurance
• Uses plant computer systems to monitor work backlog and input work order data
• Performs data collection and maintain proper logs
• Performs emergency response activities as required
• Performs general housekeeping functions as necessary
• Operates Company vehicles and equipment



Qualifications:

Required:
• Must have experience calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation and control systems
• Good oral and written communication skills required
• Must have basic computer skills

 

Preferred:
• Prefer skills as a plant operator

 

Job Requirements - Education/Training:

Required:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Achieve a successful score on the Power Plant Maintenance (MASS) and Plant Operator (POSS) aptitude tests

 

Preferred:
• Associates Degree in a related science or equivalent technical degree and one to three years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience


Job Requirements - Certification(s):
Required:

Preferred:

Job Requirements - Knowledge and/or Specific Skills Necessary to do the Job:
• Ability to work rotating shiftwork, holidays, weekends and overtime
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to interpret and apply instructions, specifications, blueprints, and procedures
• Possess a valid jurisdictional driver's license
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and time management skills
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines
• Ability to perform work both indoors and outdoors, requiring continuous physical activity, sometimes of a strenuous and stressful nature
• Ability to work in enclosed vessels or confined spaces
• Ability to use various hand/power driven and hydraulic tools and machinery
• Ability to use arms, legs, feet, and hands in a fully coordinated manner
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, twist, kneel, crawl, pull/push and lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk and squat for extended periods of time
• Ability to work on or around energized electrical equipment
• Ability to work at elevated heights including scaffolding
• Ability to work alone in remote areas
• Ability to work in areas with limited lighting
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures ranging from very cold to very hot
• Possess good hearing and vision
• Ability to work in areas that may be noisy and dirty
• Ability to wear a respirator and other job related personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to meet (on an annual basis) appropriate physical evaluations identified by Mirant as prerequisites to performing certain task and training activities


Essential Physical Requirements (check all that apply):
Carrying X Seeing
X Finger Dexterity Sitting
Frequent Travel X Standing
X Hearing X Talking
Keyboarding X Walking
X Lifting X Other: Eye - Hand Coordination

Other Essential Job Requirements and Working Conditions:
Travel: 0 -10%
Other:

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Mirant are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Mirant Supervisory/Management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

 

Mirant is an EOE


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