Production Technician III

Job Description

AltaGas - Production Technician III

Reporting to the Production Technician Leader, the Production Technician III is responsible for all phases of plant operations. This position requires an individual with exceptional interpersonal skills who is comfortable working a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.
 

The facility is 520 MW Natural gas fired Combined Cycle Power Generating Station located in Blythe, California. This is a union position in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47.

You will:

• Preserve the facility’s operational excellence through effective prioritization of operation, which promotes a high level of equipment reliability

• Ensures all AltaGas’ compliance, environment, and safety policies and practices are implemented and adhered to

• Follows defined processes and procedures to ensure the plant is operating safely and efficiently

• Performs all actions related to the operations of the plant

• Responsible for assisting with the daily dispatch of the plant, operating 24/7/365 on a rotating 12 hour shift basis

• Performs routine inspections of watch

• Performs equipment troubleshooting;

• Suggests continuous improvement projects

• Tests equipment to ensure productivity and performance

• Respects safety standards of the company and maintain a clean work environment

• Ensures all safety rules and safe work procedures such as Lockout/Tag out, Confined Space, and PPE are followed by themselves and by others working in and around the machinery

• Acts as a team player by assisting in ad hoc work, both in operations and maintenance, as it arises

• Other duties as assigned

You Have:

• Qualified candidates must have electrical, mechanical or I&C skills

• High School/ GED required

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience required

• Control Room Operator experience would be considered an asset

We offer a competitive rate of $47.06 , commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply 

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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.