FIELD Technician - Process Operations (DOE)

Field Technician - Process Operations

Position Purpose: Supports Process Operations by assisting in the operation and monitoring of process equipment in assigned area to ensure plant reliability.

Essential Duties:

• Perform and schedule general housekeeping and cleanup work.
• Write general, safe, and hot work permits.
• Understand Process Flow Diagrams (PFD's), Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's).
• Complete air tests using portable atmospheric testing equipment during hot work.
• Keep up to date with all chemicals located in assigned area and be prepared to respond to emergencies/spills.
• Examine all area process equipment to ensure proper operations, service, and maintenance.
• Perform minor maintenance work, Planned Maintenance PM, and lubrication.
• Operate various mobile equipment.
• Assist in preparation work for process equipment maintenance repairs.
• Monitor area process operations by taking readings, filling out reading sheets, and responding to changes in process demands by making necessary control changes to equipment in emergent and non-emergent conditions.
• Monitor field mounted controls.
• Apply Standing Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Assist to higher level Field Technicians in implementing process control decisions.
• Take samples, run appropriate tests, and understand lab analysis.
• Monitor electronic heat tracing and report any problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Power or Process Plant Technology; or
• Certificate of Completion in Power or Process Plant Technology; or
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 2 years of previous related full-time operating experience.
• A valid driver's license.
• The incumbent will work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping/bending, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 60 pounds, reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Occasional sitting, crawling, pushing/pulling up to 90 pounds, grip strength of 70 pounds, and use of a keyboard/computer and test equipment.
• Approximately 20% of the incumbent's shift is spent operating equipment.
• Duties may include opening and closing valves and railcar hookups without assistance.
• Occasionally requires working in confined spaces and high climbing areas on grating, ladders, scaffolding at heights up to 200 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards.
• Over 50% of the incumbent's shift is spent outdoors.
• The incumbent will be exposed to heat, cold, dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, and noise.
• Required to wear dust masks, respirators, and full-face Scott Air Paks when necessary.
• This position requires good color vision, finger dexterity, hearing, and the ability to speak.
• The incumbent must be respirator qualified.

Key Skills:

• Ability to read, write, perform mathematical calculations, follow and comprehend instructions.
• Knowledge and understanding of plant equipment and process plant or utility operations.
• Ability to analyze data and reports, implement recommendations and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and present information in a clear, concise manner.

Wage: $40.75 - $57.37 per hour