Plant Technician - Power Plant

Overview:

The Power Plant Technician is responsible for controlling and monitoring the equipment found in power plants, such as boilers, turbines, and generators. Technicians operate, perform regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, tests, and make rounds taking regular readings on all power plant equipment and systems. Provides safety and environmental stewardship; ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures keeps all equipment in optimum operating condition and develops operating procedures for plant equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation. DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE TRAINING REQUIRED, THIS POSITION HAS A THREE (3) YEAR COMMITMENT TO THE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, any one of the following assigned areas:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NONE - Expected to provide authority of knowledge to less experienced power plant operators.

Qualifications:

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties in assigned area in a satisfactory fashion. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for this employment position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

Education/Experience:

Certification/Licensure:

N/a

Knowledge of:

Skills, abilities, and physical requirements:

Work Environment:

The characteristics listed herein describe the work environment the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this employment position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. While performing the duties of this employment position, the employee:

Compensation and Benefits:

At Prairie State, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this role is between $38.62 per hour and $46.61 per hour. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. In addition, this position is eligible to participate in the Company’s monthly incentive program.

Employees are also eligible to receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plan with Company match, life and disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Click here to learn more about Prairie State’s benefits.

Prairie State offers all full-time employees paid time off, accruing 160 hours annually with gradual increases based on length of service, as well as nine paid holidays per year. Paid maternal and paternal leave is also available to employees that meet the eligibility requirements.

Note: Prairie State benefits, compensation, and employee incentive programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.