Technical Associate, Steam OPS 59th St Station Services

Overview

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and coordinate Steam Operations testing and training programs in accordance with applicable procedures and specifications without compromising safety or system integrity and reliability.
• Perform boiler and combustion turbine tuning and testing on gas and fuel oil.
• Perform critical component tuning and testing.
• Perform burner inspections.
• Provide boiler, combustion turbine and auxiliary support and technical guidance.
• Work on new simulator design, commissioning, and testing.
• Maintain the operability and Functionality of the Training Simulators.
• Develop, maintain, and update training materials.
• Provide coordination and oversight of EDS and PI.
• Review steam plant analytics and make recommendations for plant improvements.
• Support Capital Projects and the development of Project Information Packages.
• Develop logic for control systems, test on high fidelity or tie back simulators, develop travelers and implement.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
• Provide fleet standardization for Emmerson based DCS Controls at each Plant.
• Travel to each steam plant to provide the support needed for all core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 1 year of technical experience and knowledge of the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, removal, replacement, testing and inspection of steam/power system.

• Ability to demonstrate computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other related company systems, required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively work with all levels of management and union personnel, vendors, and contractor, required.
• Ability to direct the activities of a large group in an effective and harmonious manner, required.
• Ability to balance priorities, handle multiple assignments and take decisive action, required.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to foster a team spirited work environment in support of the Company's Corporate Values and Mission, required.
• Ability to respond to emergencies during off shifts, weekends and holidays as needed, required.
• Must be willing to work in any of the Steam operating areas, required.

• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Effective leadership skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Highly thorough and dependable

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Perform work in underground vaults through manholes
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, i.e. jackhammers
• Unload materials from delivery vehicles and deliver equipment and materials to various operating facilities
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Possess the capacity to free climb ladders up to 475 feet in height
• Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able to work in field locations. (all Steam Generation Stations)