JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Operations & Maintenance Technician I / II DOE

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-Time

Plant Location: Mankato, MN

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

The Mankato Energy Center (MEC) is a 720-megawatt natural gas-fired combined-cycle facility located within the city limits of Mankato, in Minnesota. The project operates in the MISO power market and sells energy under contract to Northern States Power (NSP), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy. MEC I became commercially operational in July 2006 in a 1x1 configuration and is contracted through July 2028. In 2019 MEC II began commercial operations and is contracted with NSP through 2039. MEC I has a Siemens SGT6-5000F(3) combustion turbine rated at approximately 225 MW (at ISO Conditions) with a Nooter Eriksen HRSG. MEC II has a Siemens SGT6-5000F(4) combustion turbine rated at approximately 232 MW (at ISO Conditions) with a Nooter Eriksen HRSG. Both units deliver steam to a single Toshiba TCDF-40L steam turbine rated at 330MW.

THE CHALLENGE

Journey-level position responsible for start, stop and monitoring of equipment including reading gauges, 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. Incumbents assist in the development of operational procedures, operator training modules and provide input to plant betterment items to improve plant safety, reliability and efficiency. Employees will participate in the plant maintenance program as a system owner and document plant maintenance records in a computerized work maintenance management system (CMMS). Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of complex technical services/support duties requiring specialized operational knowledge.
• Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
• Responsible to meet contract sales agreement within safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operational limitations during his/her shift.
• Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities.
• Reviews own work and possibly the work of others; work results are the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
• Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with management occasionally; may serve as a resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
• Works under limited to no supervision.
• Prepares, maintains and provides a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
• Ensures strict adherence to all safety and environmental procedures.
• Participation in the basic safety processes as a key member of the site safety committee and having a shared responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance.
• Communicates condition of plant systems, equipment and pertinent information to others.
• Interpret and respond to visual and auditory signals from control panel.
• Perform control room and outside operation of all station equipment and systems during routine, abnormal, and emergency operations.
• Position requires a qualification process to demonstrate ability to operate the power plant properly and safely.
• Perform start-up, operation, monitoring, shutdown and lock-out of plant auxiliary equipment at the equipment location.
• Operate all plant mobile equipment, forklift, man lift, etc.
• Perform chemical analysis on plant water systems which include boiler water demineralized water, condensate water, feedwater, cooling water, and raw water.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a reverse osmosis system and cation/anion bed demineralizing system.
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of site buildings and grounds.
• Ensure adequate supply of oil and chemicals are available to support plant operation.
• Respond promptly to emergency call outs when necessary.
• Work is on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, vacation coverage and holiday work as required.
• Complete all O&M Tech II training requirements within 18 months.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFILE TO SUCCEED

• Demonstrate universally recognized behaviors of a leader including respect, responsibility, compassion, integrity, self-awareness, courage and patience
• Boiler license progression: 2nd Class A (12 months), 1st Class A (3 years), Chief A (5 years)
• Must Qualify as Control Room Operator within 3 years
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, manuals, and technical documentation
• High school diploma required; technical degree or prior experience preferred
• Communication, organization, and analytical skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, and operate tools.
• Must meet vision/hearing requirements and wear PPE including hard hat, eye/ear protection, respirator, and FR clothing.
• Work outdoors for extended periods of time under all weather conditions as necessary

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work may occur indoors under climate-controlled conditions or outdoors under all weather conditions as necessary. Work around rotating machinery and noisy environments
• Rotating Shift Work is required

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers employees a comprehensive total rewards package which includes competitive compensation, health, life insurance, retirement savings and an incentive bonus program.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruiting@onwardenergy.com.

EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.