Expected hourly range
Operator Technician I - $33.2160 to $41.5200 / hour
Operator Technician II - $38.3180 to $47.8975 / hour
Operator Technician III - $42.9162 to $53.6452 / hour
Constellation is looking for an Operator Technician I/II/III at our Quail Run Energy Center in Odessa, Texas.
Primary Purpose of Position
Responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs. Incumbents assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to maintain plan security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
Journey level with specialized technical knowledge of the function.
Performs a variety of technical service and support duties that are semi-routine in nature.
Makes routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, subject to approval.
With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively within a single trade, group of related tasks, or functional area.
Work is periodically reviewed by others and reflects solid performance of assigned duties.
Errors may have a small or incremental impact on the department or facility and are typically identified in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked.
Completes tasks and resolves problems requiring the ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices.
Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
Works under general supervision.
Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks and projects assigned by others.
May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas.
This Role can be filled as a Operator Technician I, Operator Technician II or at the Operator Technician III level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level. **
Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician I
High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
Entry-level practical operating knowledge and developing competency and basic skills
2-years of directly related experience, including understanding of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transportation
Previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred
Valid state driver’s license
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Ability to begin achieving primary certifications and licensures
Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician II
High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent
6+years of directly related experience, including knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport
Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
Experience with machinery repair and control systems
Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Basic certifications or licenses
Valid state driver's license
Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician III
High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent
10+ years of directly related experience, including knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport
Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
Experience with machinery repair and control systems
Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Basic certifications or licenses
Valid state driver's license
Primary Purpose of Position
Responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges and meters and recording activities in operating logs and records. Uses computers and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters. Performs a variety of plant maintenance tasks including diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Performs overhaul maintenance and system improvement tasks. Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintains chemistry logs. Incumbents assist in the development of standard operational procedures and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures. Regularly required to maintain plan security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
Journey level with specialized technical knowledge of the function.
Performs a variety of technical service and support duties that are semi-routine in nature.
Makes routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, subject to approval.
With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively within a single trade, group of related tasks, or functional area.
Work is periodically reviewed by others and reflects solid performance of assigned duties.
Errors may have a small or incremental impact on the department or facility and are typically identified in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked.
Completes tasks and resolves problems requiring the ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices.
Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
Works under general supervision.
Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks and projects assigned by others.
May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas.
This Role can be filled as a Operator Technician I, Operator Technician II or at the Operator Technician III level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level. **
Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician I
High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
Entry-level practical operating knowledge and developing competency and basic skills
2-years of directly related experience, including understanding of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transportation
Previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred
Valid state driver’s license
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Ability to begin achieving primary certifications and licensures
Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician II
High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent
6+years of directly related experience, including knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport
Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
Experience with machinery repair and control systems
Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Basic certifications or licenses
Valid state driver's license
Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician III
High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, military service, or equivalent
10+ years of directly related experience, including knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals, and waste materials, including safe handling, storage, and transport
Experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
Experience with machinery repair and control systems
Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Basic certifications or licenses
Valid state driver's license
