Plant Maintenance Technician

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician within the Facilities division.You will install, repair and maintain equipment and systems critical to Laboratory operations and the pursuit of world-class science. You will perform varied tasks essential day-to-day operation of the plant facilities systems, complete preventive maintenance, make small and complex equipment repairs, monitor and respond to control systems alarms and perform emergency repairs and equipment replacement when needed.

We're here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

Why join Berkeley Lab?

We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on:

• Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans
• Opportunities to grow in your career - check out our Tuition Assistance Program
• A culture where you'll belong - we are invested in our teams!
• Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)
• Pet insurance

You will:

• Operate, maintain, & make mechanical, non-electrical repairs to low and high pressure boilers, pneumatic actuated devices, air handlers, vacuum systems, pressurized gas and hydronic water systems, pumps, blowers, compressors, cooling towers, and DI/RO Water Systems.
• Operate Facilities Monitoring & Control System (FMCS). Monitor and respond to alarms and abnormal site conditions.
• Perform various preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on a wide variety of fixed and portable equipment, including but not limited to Boilers, Air Compressors, Engine Driven Generators, Air Handling Units, Exhaust Systems, Cooling Towers, Fix Treatment Units, Pressure Control Valves, High Pressure Gas Manifolds, Large and Small Pumps, and underground utilities.
• Respond to mechanical and system emergencies to identify safety hazards, prevent damage to property and assess needs.
• Utilize test and safety equipment as required to perform assigned tasks efficiently and safely.
• Inspect, test, evaluate, and maintain the operation of critical equipment and systems in order to provide a safe and reliable facility infrastructure to the research community.
• Implement lock out, tag out (LOTO) and complex LOTO procedures.
• Comply with LBNL implementation of health and safety policies and other applicable Federal, State, and local fire, health, safety, and environmental-protection policies.

Desired Responsibilities:

• In direct support of research processes perform fabrication, installation, and maintenance of highly sophisticated experimental equipment from engineering specifications, drawings, sketches, or verbal instruction.
• Support the maintenance and operation of above ground storage tanks (AST) and underground storage tanks (UST).

We are looking for:

• Knowledge of various machinery and mechanical equipment including engines, motors, hydraulic systems, emergency generators, pumps, air compressors, roll up doors and power gates.
• Must have four years or more of work experience in the field of mechanical maintenance, plant operations, installation, or fabrication; or completion of a recognized four year apprenticeship program in plant maintenance or completion of an accredited two-year program with two years of work experience; or an equivalent combination of documentable military or industrial training and work experience.
• Ability to diagnose and effect appropriate corrective actions without detailed instruction.
• Ability to read piping diagrams and blue prints.
• Able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, work at heights, in confined spaces, around rotating equipment, under fluorescent and other artificial lighting, able to bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl. Must have manual dexterity in both hands as well as ability to lift 50lbs. to chest height, and distinguish colors adequately to utilize color-coding.
• Ability to use computers effectively for record keeping and communication. Ability to write intelligible and presentable reports.
• Able to communicate clearly over telephone and two way radio.
• Must have a valid California Drivers License.

Desired skills/knowledge:

• Completion of the Laboratory's Qualified Electrical Worker program or ability to become QEW 1 qualified within 12 months.
• Experience working with underground utilities such as water, wastewater and natural gas.