Plant Operations Technician - Sunnyside

Joining IHI Power Services Corporation (IPSC) means you’ll be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company.  We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K and provides a range of benefit options covering your wellness needs.  

At IHI, Diversity, Respect, and Inclusion are not simply initiatives, they are a commitment from the entire organization, treating everyone with respect, valuing people’s differences, and empowering everyone to have a voice.

IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States.  Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety and environmental.  With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPS C provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management, and development expertise to a variety of power assets.

IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for an Plant Operations Technician at Sunnyside Cogeneration located in Sunnyside, Utah (Carbon County). The facility is a 53 MW waste coal fired power plant.

Joining IPSC means you will be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K and provides a range of benefit options that will cover your wellness needs. IPSC headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA, provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States.

Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety and environmental. With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPSC provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management, and development expertise to a variety of power assets.

Job Summary

A Plant Operations Technician - is considered a multi-disciplined technician with skill sets that include working knowledge of the purpose and function of plant equipment and processes, the ability to use essential tools, and basic mechanical and electrical maintenance skills. The Operator reports to the Operations Supervisor and can expect to be given directions by the Control Room Operator. The Operator conducts inspection rounds on equipment, records and adjusts parameters as needed, performs essential maintenance while on watch, applies and removes LOTO, acts as a fire watch and confined space hole watch when required, and performs additional tasks as assigned by the shift supervisor.

This position involves 12-hour rotating shifts, and the successful candidate is expected to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Functions

• Perform Operator duties; assist or take the lead in starting, operating, and stopping the plant and responding to abnormal and emergency conditions most effectively, complying with all safety and environmental requirements.
• Continuously monitor system and component conditions to determine plant and equipment performance.
• Operate all plant equipment to meet plant dispatch requirements and report issues or other anomalies of plant equipment and performance to the Control Room Operator, Maintenance, or Direct Manager.
• Perform emergency activities to maintain electric service and safeguard station equipment as required.
• Control all plant evolutions to ensure safe and effective conduct and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Plan and lead the performance of basic mechanical maintenance duties such as predictive and preventative maintenance, replacing basic parts (filters, gaskets, etc.), adjusting valve packing, changing oil, and other minor maintenance tasks.
• Perform the tasks of opening, closing, racking, resetting, and routine maintenance on breakers.
• Provide direction and oversight to temporarily assigned personnel (including subcontractor personnel on plant operations and maintenance).
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and analysis on indication and control equipment.
• Perform facility water chemistry tests and control treatment chemicals within recommended limits. Repair and calibrate equipment as required.
• Collect and analyze trending information, provide recommendations on equipment performance, and forecast possible failures.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventative/predictive maintenance records.
• Maintain assigned working locations in a neat and orderly condition.
• Complete other tasks as requested by the Operations Manager or Direct Report.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Must possess a High school diploma or equivalent, trade school, related military service training programs, or technical training school programs. Additional professional training is preferred.
• Must have a Minimum of 3 years experience in power generation facilities, process plants, or equivalent military experience. Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all the appropriate licenses as mandated by various agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities may be representative of those commonly associated with this position, but not all-inclusive.

• Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communication skills, and be proficient with power and precision tools.
• Must be cooperative with those they contact in this work and can work without direct supervision.
• Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in operating and maintaining power plant equipment and machinery.
• Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to respond to audio alarms and variations of sound.
• Work with contractors to complete assigned tasks.
• Must have basic data entry/computer skills.
• Must work as a team – We must be able to pool our knowledge and energy to work in tandem to understand and productively respond to all business challenges.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Must wear Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, and other equipment. Working with hazardous materials may be required.
• Requires rotating 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday work as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions.
• Includes working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Physical Abilities - that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical requirements include the possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing, and routinely carrying 50 pounds.
• All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer background check, physical examination, and drug screening.
• Must work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and extreme heat and cold conditions.