Tech O&M Electrical
 CPS Energy | |
 United States, Texas, Corpus Christi | |
 Feb 20, 2025 | |
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Tech O&M Electrical Date: Feb 20, 2025 Location: Company: We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Deadline to Apply: February 27, 2025 Power Generation: Barney Davis Power Station Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Pay Grade
15 Position Summary
At Barney Davis Power Plant, a 2x1 Combined Cycle and a Gas fired plant, the O&M Technician - Maintenance - Electrical maintains electrical equipment, performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, operates, tests, supervises outage and plant improvement work, and maintains documentation on all power plant electrical equipment and systems. In so doing, the Electrical O&M Technician keeps power plant electrical equipment in optimum operating condition; provides safety and environmental stewardship in his/her area of expertise; ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures; and develops and participates in continuous improvement of plant operating and maintenance procedures to ensure optimal, consistent, and safe operation. Cross functional skills should be in the areas of administration, mechanical, power plant operations, and instrumentation and controls. Tasks and Responsibilities
Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Progressive work experience as a technician in a related industry such as oil & gas or utilities.
General working knowledge of electricity, switchgear, protective relays, motors, generators, high voltage transformers feeders, cables, and UPS systems, including a general theoretical understanding.
Must be able to properly use meters, meggers, high voltage testers, electrical protective equipment, and similar instruments.
Strong ability to read and understand schematics, logic diagrams, electrical circuitry, P&IDs, technical manuals, and instructions and be able to apply this understanding to electrical work.
Must be able to work in a high performance work environment and respond to callouts or overtime with minimal supervision.
Strong ability to understand procedures and instructions required for the competent support of power plant operations and maintenance.
All employees have the responsibility to the customer and their co-workers to meet the plant's objectives and customer's needs in both an accurate and timely manner.
Must have excellent communication and team skills, including a working knowledge of Excel and PC based applications.
Must pass Mechanical, Reading and Math Aptitude test to be considered for an interview. Preferred Qualifications
Competencies
Communicates Effectively
Working Safely
Prioritizing and Organizing Work
Demonstrating Initiative
Working with Ambiguity
Delivering High Quality Work Minimum Education
Associate degree from an accredited college, or Journeymen Electrician license or certification in lieu of degree. Required Certifications Working Environment
Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, work load and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.
All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening; and random drug screening during employment. Extensive smoking restrictions exist in and around the facility. Physical Demands
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
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