Expected hourly range
Operator Technician I - $51.6248 to $52.5582 / hour
Operator Technician II - $58.9364 to $60.7102 / hour
Operator Technician III - $66.5144 to $67.4810 / hour
Constellation is looking for an Operator Technician I/II/III at our Geysers in Middletown, CA.
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.
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 an 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
Entry-level practical operating knowledge and developing competency and basic skills
High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
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
Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Ability to begin achieving primary certifications and licensures
Valid state driver’s license
Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician II
High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, 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
Senior-level; 10-years directly related experience including applied knowledge of steam and electric power plant operations, with detailed knowledge of power plant equipment and operations, including theory
Previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Experience with machinery repair and control systems
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.
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 an 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
Entry-level practical operating knowledge and developing competency and basic skills
High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
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
Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Ability to begin achieving primary certifications and licensures
Valid state driver’s license
Minimum Qualifications for Operator Technician II
High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, 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
Senior-level; 10-years directly related experience including applied knowledge of steam and electric power plant operations, with detailed knowledge of power plant equipment and operations, including theory
Previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
Experience with machinery repair and control systems
