Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. Careers

Instrument Technician (Full Time)
Location: Eklutna Generation Station

Position-Status	INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN – REGULAR FULL TIME
Who Can Apply	MEA Employees, Union Referrals, & General Public
Posting Date	October 8, 2024 11AM
Closing Date	Open Until Filled
Department	Maintenance
Division	Power Supply
Hourly	Union Scale
Grade	Union Scale
Union Representation	IUOE
Hours of Work	7AM-3:30PM M-F
Work Location	Eklutna, AK

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the maintenance of instrumentation and controls relating to the Eklutna Generation Station (EGS) Plant operations, Wartsila engines, plant DCS, building management system, balance of plant equipment as well as high voltage and low voltage electrical equipment, lighting, electrical controls, installation and troubleshooting. Ensures plant is operated to meet set standards of efficiency, productivity, and safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

1. Supports the safe maintenance and operation of reciprocating engines and associated balance of plant equipment.

2. Safely maintains the plant and precludes the creation or cause of any hazard to the safe maintenance or operation of the facility, such as actions or activities that could have an adverse effect on the health and safety of the public, plant personnel, or other individuals, which includes the failure to act.

3. Promotes a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.

4. Applies safe work practices and participates in the station’s clearance procedures (Lock Out Tag Out – LOTO).

5. Have the ability to pass and maintain respirator fit testing requirements.

6. Responds to small ammonia leaks using approved ammonia respirators (Reusable Air Purifying Respirators and Power Air Purifying Respirators - PAPR).

7. Performs various preventive and corrective maintenance duties as assigned.

8. Assists with preparation of work packages.

9. Updates preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance work orders as appropriate.

10. Assists in the identification of critical spare part procurement and assists in the management of plant inventory.

11. Notifies the Eklutna Generation Station (EGS) Maintenance Supervisor or Management as soon as possible following any such action or hazard that would affect the safe operation of the facility or could have an adverse effect on the health and safety of the public, plant personnel, or other individuals.

12. Promptly informs the EGS Maintenance Supervisor of any unexplained changes in one or more plant process variables, or instrument readings and reports any equipment malfunctions or other occurrences that may affect the safety, reliability, or load capability of the unit.

13. Remains within his or her immediate area of responsibility until released by supervisor.

14. Reads and interprets mechanical flow diagrams, piping & instrument diagrams, and electrical single-line and wiring diagrams.

15. Assists staff with the ordering of parts and inventory control.

16. Performs data input into the work management system.

17. May on occasion be expected to provide assistance with operational activities such as fuel and ammonia unloading, spare parts delivery and receipt, etc.

18. May on occasion be expected to provide shift coverage as necessitated for vacation, sick and training relief of power plant operating technicians.

19. Conducts assigned activities in a professional, businesslike manner and maintains control of station decorum at all times.

20. May periodically perform some warehousing responsibilities such as receiving and disbursement of parts and supplies.

21. Performs power block and balance of plant housekeeping duties and may be assigned specific housekeeping responsibilities to preclude the creation of any hazards to the safe operations of the facility.

22. Performs other miscellaneous duties as directed by their supervisor.

23. Performs the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.

The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management personnel.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates are required to have:

- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of medium and low voltage electrical systems and/or process control systems, motor controls, instrumentation, PLCs and DCS.

- Ability to pass and maintain respirator fit testing requirements.

- Ability to pass tests to operate equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc.

- Ability to work alternative work schedules, including 12-hour shifts, based on the operational needs of the plant.

- A valid Alaska driver’s license and a driving record, which is acceptable and insurable by the Association and the Association’s insurance carrier at standard group rates.

Experience with Wartsila engine control systems is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Supports a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promotes a sense of shared responsibility for safety.

· Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

· Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, Wartsila gas engines.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

· Skill in effective and professional verbal and written communication. Skill in collaboration.

· Skill in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Skill in strong organization, coordination, and effective prioritization.

· Skill in planning, coordination, analyzation.

· Skill in composing appropriate documentation.

· Ability to promote a strong work ethic within the workgroup.

· Ability to provide complete, concise, and explicit instructions and information using phones, brief notes, reports, or in person.

· Ability to conduct tests to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate quality of performance.

· Ability to quickly perceive and accurately compare similarity and differences among sets of numbers, letters, objects, pictures or patterns.

· Ability to innovate and create.

· Ability to drive well-reasoned problem solving, decision-making and accountability with the team.

· Ability to communicate with a diverse audience.

· Ability to understand and follow company policies, procedures, goals, and objectives within the department.

· Ability to reason to thoroughly evaluate alternative solutions to solve problems and reach the best conclusion.

· Ability to work independently and efficiently, must also work well in a team setting.

· Ability to operate computers.

· Ability to facilitate cooperation between work groups and work functionally across all levels of the organization.

· Ability to self-motivate improvement based on successes and failures.

· Ability to analyze processes for efficiency and make recommendations for improvements.

· Embrace and embody the Association’s Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Physical demand activity percentages:

- Major occurs 60% or more of work time.

- Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work time.

- Minor occurs less than 20% of work time.

· Physical demand requirements:

- Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.

- Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.

- Major amount of standing, walking, handling of items, finger use, feeling/touching of items, eye-hand coordination, foot-hand-eye coordination, communication, hearing, near/far acuity to see, and depth perception.

- Moderate amount of kneeling, and crouching.

- Minor amount of sitting, carrying up to fifty (50) pounds, pushing, stair climbing, ladder climbing, balancing, crawling, turning/twisting, and bending at waist.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

· The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· This position primarily works in a plant setting; however, this position requires frequent field work in variable weather conditions. The incumbent must be able to work in variable weather conditions including, but not limited to rain, high winds, temperatures in excess of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, large amounts of snow, possibly over long periods of time and in darkness, etc.

· Noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud in the plant areas.

· Exposure to fumes, dust, mechanical, electrical and safety hazards.

· The incumbent must be able to work shifts, under potentially stressful conditions for required plant maintenance and operation; may be required to respond to plant emergencies.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

This position is classified as a non-exempt, represented position, and is eligible for overtime compensation based on both Federal and State of Alaska laws. All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of either (1) unscheduled overtime such as during power restoration activities; or (2) scheduled overtime required to accomplish special projects.

MEA requires a post offer substance abuse test. Any positive test result or refusal to consent will disqualify an applicant from employment.

MEA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should advise MEA in advance by calling 907-761-9218.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To apply, please visit www.mea.coop by the closing date.

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.

163 East Industrial Way (P.O. Box 2929), Palmer, Alaska 99645

Telephone: (907) 761-9218/ Fax: (907) 761-9264

MEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled employer.

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