Martins Creek (MCK) Plant Specialist Trainee
Under limited supervision, performs and is responsible for work associated with the operation of two Natural Gas/ Oil Units involving the highest degree of skill . Possess skill and knowledge in operation and maintenance work associated with equipment performance and repairs. Attends, operates and observes the operation of plant equipment (turbine, generator, boiler, auxiliary equipment, etc.) and reports any unusual conditions to the Plant Control Operator. Takes corrective action to insure continued operation. Uses standard and or microprocessor based equipment for troubleshooting and revising relay logic and its control systems related to the electrical discipline only. The Specialist may work alone or with the assistance of other MCK Specialists or Operators.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (Include but are not limited to):
1. Observes operating conditions of plant equipment as reflected by instruments, gauges, controls and visual observation. Takes periodic readings reflecting performance of equipment, records data, runs required tests, interprets results and make necessary corrections. Plant equipment includes turbines, generators, boilers, heat exchangers, pump compressors, etc.
2. Makes adjustments and corrections, as necessary to ensure equipment is operating properly, place equipment in service and removes equipment from service as required or directed.
3. Performs other specific duties, such as: admits hydrogen to the generators and maintains generator pressure: admits warm-up or ignitor torches into furnace and regulates boiler blow-downs, etc
4. Lubricates equipment and keeps equipment and area clean.
5. Perform Electrical or Mechanical work depending on expertise as needed to meet plant mission when required.
6. Attend training and OJT to learn and become proficient in the operations positions and qualify in the prescribed time period as Boiler Attendant (BA), Auxiliary Attendant (AA), and Treating Plant Operator (TPO).
7. Become qualified in use of LOTO and qualified as an Authorized Worker to perform switching and be a clearance holder.
8. When assigned, operates control room telephone switchboard and FM radio equipment.
9. Reports need for and assists with repairs, performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.
10. Installs, assembles, maintains, and aligns high-speed switching devices, large power transformers, high voltage and low voltage switchgear, and associated equipment.
11. Directs and performs work to repair and maintain and or replaces rails, switches, ties, etc.
12. Prepares work packages and performs planning related duties using computer- based systems pertaining to the work.
13. Tests, inspects, repairs, replaces, overhauls, and installs all types of simple or complex circuits and equipment, including building and repair of splices and terminations on all types of cable, switches, circuit breakers, bushings and relay & controls.
14. Directs and performs work to diagnose trouble, using diagnostic test equipment, analyzing and interpreting results and make repairs. Overhauls electric motors.
15. Performs work using approved rubber glove and sleeve methods on energized conductors and buses. Installs and removes temporary safety grounds.
16. Performs stress relieving.
17. Performs work and directs others in the installation and maintenance of relay and control systems where such systems are energized and in service while protecting and controlling load as it pertains to traditional electrical duties at Martins Creek.
18. Uses Energy Control Processes and or holds clearance orders in performance of the above-mentioned work. Performs switching and blocking required by clearance orders on mechanical and electrical equipment under the direction of the SOR.
19. Completes paperwork associated with job duties.
20. Performs general clean-up work including asbestos, steam cleaning, parts cleaning, vacuuming, and hydro lasers.
21. Performs insulation removal and installation.
22. Inspects and recharges fire extinguishers.
23. Ability to attain NERC clearance.
Talen Energy Corporation
Pennsylvania United States
www.talenenergy.com
