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Posted: 12-Dec-22
Location: Magnet Cove, Arkansas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $19.10 - $44.80 an hour
Preferred Education:
Internal Number: 2022-2775
Operations & Maintenance Technician
Magnet Cove, AR, USA
Power Production
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future. As a leader in the energy industry we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 500,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives.
An Operations & Maintenance Technician provides efficient operation of power plants when assigned to the plant operations or maintenance departments. In this position, you will be given the opportunity to work alongside peers who are versatile, enthusiastic, and continuing to strive to push AECC and our mission forward.
AEEC’s Magnet Cove Generation Facility is a two on one combined cycle plant utilizing Siemens advanced 501G Gas Turbines and a Siemens KN style steam turbine. Magnet Cove is gas fired and has a 660-Megawatt capacity, it is AECC’s highest capacity wholly owned facility.
Responsibilities
- Operates steam, combustion, hydroelectric turbines, aligns, drains, and makes all necessary adjustments while working in operations.
- Performs minor and major mechanical maintenance on all plant equipment while working in maintenance. May also perform maintenance, calibration, and repair on plant control, electrical, and communications systems, hardware, and software while working as an Instrument Technician.
- Inspects all plant equipment inside and outside, checks and lubricates equipment in accordance with the prescribed procedure, periodically records readings on log sheets as directed, and reports all non-routine items found.
- Utilizes AECC's Enterprise Asset Management System to identify the need for maintenance and track all activities and statistics required to support maintenance and operations functions.
- Travels to remotely located hydroelectric turbine and combustion turbine plants and performs work as directed.
- Participates in the training program and continually seeks to improve the skills required.
- Cleans assigned area as directed.
- Maintains familiarity with, observes, and practices all safety precautions. Maintains familiarity with and abides by all applicable internal AECC policies and procedures regarding NERC and FERC compliance.
- Performs duties in such a manner that applicable laws, regulations, and permit requirements including environmental permit requirements are adhered to.
- Performs water tests as directed and operates water treatment equipment such as demineralizers, reverse osmosis units, and filtration systems.
- Carries out security duties as necessary and as directed including screening/identifying visitors and performing security patrols to enforce security policies
- Assists with equipment lockout/Tagout for maintenance by positioning energy isolation devices as directed.
- Performs preventive maintenance on all plant equipment in accordance with schedules to ensure reliable equipment operation.
- Assists in the firing of the boiler and all duties related to burning fuel oil including unloading and transferring oil, cleaning strainers, and spill cleanup.
- Performs Maintenance tasks in area of specialized skills (welding, machinist) while working in maintenance if applicable.
- Maintains plants continuous emissions monitoring systems as required for compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Maintains and utilizes historical plant performance database, interprets control system software, and performs data analysis as needed to support plant systems troubleshooting, maintenance troubleshooting, or engineering evaluation while working as an intstrument technician.
- Performs any and all other tasks assigned by the line of supervision that the employee is physically able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position
Minimum Qualifications
- Pursuant to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.
- EEI Position Testing will be conducted as part of the selection process.
- As a condition of employment, this position requires a post-offer; pre-employment drug test and requires passing pre-employment Fitness for Duty Exam.
- High School Diploma or equivalent plus at least 3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to work shift work.
- Must be able to work outside in extreme temperatures as is common in Arkansas.
Benefits
- 2 Retirement Plan Options
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 9 Paid holidays
- Educational assistance
- Paid time off accrual
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.
