Plant Technician-Operations

Job Posting Details : Talen Energy is looking for candidates to fill openings for Plant Technician-Operations.  This position would be located at the Talen Energy Brandon Shores facility in Baltimore, MD (Pasadena area). We are looking for qualified candidates with a minimum of having vocational training and/or mechanical experience and prefer candidates with 2-5 years of power plant experience. The Brandon Shores Plant is a fully scrubbed coal-fired generating station. The position reports to the Shift Supervisor. The expected salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Successful candidates will also participate in Talen Energy’s Short-Term Incentive program.  Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.  Primary Purpose & Summary : Provides safety and environmental stewardship. Operates, performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, tests, and makes rounds taking regular readings on all power plant equipment and systems.  Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures.  Keeps all equipment in optimum operating condition.   Requires the use of computerized application programs (such as timekeeping software, Operations Logbook, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Safety Training, Email, etc.). Work requires 12 hour rotating shift work schedule, including holidays, weekends in addition to overtime and possible call-ins.  This is a multi-skilled position requiring the development of knowledge and skills in the Plant Operator Qualifications Training Program, as well as development of basic knowledge of plant maintenance (mechanical, electrical, and instrument & controls). Responsibilities :  1.    Ensures that appropriate safety procedures are followed. 2.    Operates, performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, tests, and makes rounds taking regular readings as required to maximize asset value. 3.    Performs preventive maintenance tasks and records preventive maintenance activities. 4.    Assists in training and development of other employees in performing preventive maintenance and routine equipment service activities.  Practices situational leadership, safety, and environmental stewardship. 5.    Assists with equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions. 6.    Assists with developing/modifying operating procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation. 7.    Assists in requisitioning parts and supplies. 8.    Performs other duties as required. Skills/Competencies : 1.    Performs job duties safely and…