Power Plant Technician I

Position Summary

Salary $27.83 - $33.11 hourly upon step increase progression. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Not eligible to work a remote schedule. Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This position assists in performing routine preventative maintenance functions such as overhaul and calibration of pressure gauges, transmitters, flow meters, pressure regulating valves, fluid control valves, mechanical operators, electric recorders, electronic and digital control circuits, and other associated equipment. The incumbent will operate test equipment such as manometers, O2 analyzers, thermometers, voltmeters, etc. and use power tools such as drills, grinders, hacksaws, tubing benders, etc. Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be required. Duties involve working in a noisy, hot, dusty environment; wearing a respirator while working with chemicals; performing service work in confined areas; and walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, and climbing ladders.

Further breakdown of job responsibilities is as follows:
40%: Takes samples and performs tests such as O2, CO2, silica, iron copper, conductivity, or others as may be required from locations such as deaerator, feedwater heaters, turbine condensers, return condensate lines, etc.
15%: Assists in performing routine preventative maintenance functions such as overhaul and calibration of pressure gauges, transmitters, flow meters, pressure regulating valves, fluid control valves, mechanical operators, electric recorders, electronic and digital control circuits, and other associated equipment.
15%: Participates in routine safety training, including toolbox talks, lock-out/tag-out meetings, and safety briefings. Attends both on and off-site technical training needed to maintain and advance skill set.
10%: Fabricates and installs simple piping and tubing connections to instruments, control and laboratory apparatus.
10%: Assists senior technicians with managing calibration logs, spare part inventory, and resupply.
10%: Maintain correspondence through email, training, meetings and professional development.

In addition to an initial drug test at hire, the employer conducts random monthly drug testing throughout the year.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.