Lead Operations and Maintenance Technician

Sapphire Power Holdings LLC, is a newly formed subsidiary of Riverstone Holdings, LLC acquired the Morris Energy Group in October 2011.  Sapphire is now searching for qualified candidates to work at our York Facility, located in Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania.  The facility is a 45 MW natural gas fired power plant operating with Solar Turbines MARS-90 SoLoNox combustion turbine generators and Innovative Steam Technologies OSTG's with duct burners. 

Position Overview:

Under limited supervision and using considerable latitude for independent judgment, the Lead O&M Technician will demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of operations and maintenance to the plant in order to maintain operate, and monitor all plant generating equipment/systems. Including responding to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shutdown and start up procedures as required.

Also, the Lead O&M Technician will assure that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating and maintaining it in a safe and efficient manner. Additional areas of general knowledge and/or expertise may include, depending upon job responsibilities, an aptitude in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities:

May be responsible to perform a combination of the following duties based upon dual job assignment.

1. Supervise the operation of the combined cycle plant. Coordinate operations with the manager and receiving electric company while maintaining safe, efficient and reliable operation of the plant.
2. Maintain a thorough knowledge of all plant systems, operating and emergency response procedures and the ability to execute procedures and equipment when necessary and access the appropriate plant manuals.
3. Maintain a thorough knowledge of plant environmental emission parameters.
4. Investigate and clear all alarms by taking appropriate actions.
5. Perform plant start-up, shut-down and equipment operations as necessary, including the turbines, HRSG, and all auxiliary equipment in accordance with operating instructions and procedures.
6. Receive and respond to electrical, steam and fuel dispatcher's orders and requests.
7. Update, maintain and review required plant logs and records on a continuous basis, precisely and accurately.
8. Control, monitor, record and chart plant performance and variances via computerized monitoring programs and other plant instrumentation.
9. Report upset conditions or other anomalies in plant status to the Facility Manager in a timely manner.
10. Identify and diagnose process problems and adjust/correct within skill capabilities.
11. Monitor and test water chemistry per written guidelines to maintain proper steam quality and boiler chemistry.
12. Assist in the training of new operators as required and in the training and development of plant operators.
13. Successfully complete company sponsored training courses and training and qualification programs as required. Ensure plant and equipment is maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
14. Safely operate plant equipment including trucks, cranes, forklifts and direct unloading of off-hour deliveries.
15. Monitor plant security utilizing systems provided.
16. Insure accuracy of submitted defective equipment reports.
17. Insure all personnel within the plant adhere to safety guidelines.
18. Insure proper "Lock-out/Tag-out" procedures are followed. Monitor status.
19. Support maintenance and operations activities as required, including assisting in the testing and maintenance of systems and equipment.
20. Make use of the plant preventive maintenance program by processing and completing work orders to insure the upkeep and continued good performance of all plant equipment.
21. Will involve occasional work with OSHA classified hazardous materials.
22. Complete required reports including but not limited to: EDart, Daily Declaration; Daily Gas Usage
23. May be required to work overtime in the form of additional hours per day and additional days per week as dictated by plant operations - including but not limited to call-in's; vacations; outages (forced, & scheduled)

Relationships:

1. Reports directly to and seeks advice, counsel, guidance and direction from the Facility Manager concerning all assigned duties.
2. Effectively communicates information to supervision and fellow operation and maintenance personnel, relative to the conditions of the plant equipment and performance, and provide suggestions for plant improvement.
3. Gives direction to maintenance personnel on matters pertaining to plant operations and gives direction to subordinate operators.
4. Develops and maintains harmonious working relationship with other company personnel and employees of other companies with whom direct contact is required.

Qualifications:

Skills Required / Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to work in a complex, high pressure, production oriented environment.
2. Ability to work and communicate effectively with all plant personnel as well as client and other outside representatives.
3. Ability to encounter new and varied work situations sometimes extremely complex in nature.
4. Ability to perform duties independently with only general direction.
5. Physical requirements include but are not limited to: ability to lift (50) pounds, use hand tools and test instruments, working on feet for 12 hour periods, requiring extensive stair and ladder climbing. Wearing of personal protective equipment in the performance of duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, etc.).
6. Position requires working varied rotating shifts including weekend and holiday coverage. "On Call" status may be required.
7. Ability to read one line engineering drawings.
8. Ability to distinguish between colors

Education and Experience Required:

1. 5 years experience in operations and/or maintenance of major power plant equipment.
2. Experience with analog and digital control systems, plant IT platforms, and plant electrical distribution power systems.
3. Computer skills desired.
4. Sound and orderly record keeping skills.
5. Valid Driver's License

Note: The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all inclusive; additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Is an Equal Opportunity Employer