Plant Technician II / I - Fire Systems - Suppression - Energy Northwest

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! _We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._ **This position is specifically for Fire Systems Maintenance and Operations Technician - Suppression** **:** **Must be experienced in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems for suppression. To qualify as a Plant Technician II, applicant must have current NICET 2 certification or higher (or equivalent) in suppression.** **GENERAL SUMMARY** Performs work in the operation, surveillance, major repair, and maintenance to building system equipment, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems. Per engineering direction performs major project and system modifications to Energy Northwest office complexes, shops, warehouses, mobile buildings, and equipment, both leased and owned; interfaces with engineering, management, and technical employees, and works independently. Functions within this position include: HVAC Technician, Fire System Maintenance and Operations Technician, Electrician, Plumber, and Mobile Crane Operator. NOTE: There is no automatic progression from Plant Technician I to II even if the necessary license and/or certification is obtained. Management retains the right to decide when/if a promotion will occur. **PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES** All positions: + Must maintain up-to-date Facilities & Commercial Engineering Services logs. + May be temporarily assigned to another plant or complex outside of their normal geographic area for periods up to thirty days, or for the duration of an outage, not to exceed sixty days. + Must perform other tasks as assigned including duties of Plant Tech I, Service Person I, or Service Person II. + Troubleshoot and repair process instrumentation used to monitor and control flow, temperature, pressure, power level, etc., including both pneumatic and electronic types. + Assist in initial system lineup, calibration, pre-operational testing, and startup testing of newly installed or repaired systems. + Assist assigned supervision in the preparation of tooling and spare part requirements, preparation of instructions, and establishing a preventive maintenance program for systems responsible for. + Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of assigned systems. + May require installation of new equipment. Independently perform work in one or more of the following disciplines: **HVAC Technician** : Perform operation, maintenance and repair of all types/brands of HVAC equipment such as refrigeration units, drinking fountains, and HVAC systems from light residential to 300-ton sizes, air and water-cooled chillers and associated equipment. **Fire Systems Maintenance and Operation Technician** : Perform operation, maintenance, testing, and repair to various building fire protection systems. Work on fire alarm systems including testing and calibrating devices, troubleshooting fire alarm panels. **Electrician** : Perform operation, maintenance, and repair to electrical distribution systems including substation (approximate size is 13.8 KV), uninterrupted power systems, diesel and electrical generators. **Plumber:** Perform maintenance and installation of plumbing fixtures, sewer and potable water systems, including pumps and controllers for lift stations, hot water recirculation and potable water distribution. **Mobile Crane Operator:** Setup, inspect, operate and maintain large mobile cranes on a nuclear power plant site. Direct rigging crew to safely secure loads and move them to desired location. **REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** **Plant Tech II:** Requires HS Diploma or GED and four years of applicable technical experience and/or equivalent related experience achieved through successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program, which has resulted in a journeyman's classification; OR Two years of related experience and an Associate's degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university in the field of practice. Must be able to provide documentation of apprenticeship, trade school, experience, and training. Must maintain valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain the following licenses and/or certifications (WA specific if required) as set forth below based on applicable specialization: **Plant Tech I:** Requires HS Diploma or GED and four years of applicable technical maintenance pertaining to general commercial building maintenance and/or grounds care, industrial building maintenance repairs and /or modifications or equivalent related experience achieved through successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship program; OR Two years of related experience and an Associate's degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university or two-year trade school or equivalent such as military training. Must maintain valid state driver's license. Requires experience in one or more of the following areas: Plumber, Carpenter, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC technician, Locksmith, Chemical Operator, Fire Systems Operator, or Electrical Technician. HVAC Technician: Must have and maintain a current EPA 608 40 CFR Part 82 Sub Part F CFC Certified Type 123 Universal Current Washington State L&I Limited Energy license #EL06A. Fire Systems Maintenance and Operations Technician: Must be qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems and maintain a current NICET 2 certification or higher (or equivalent). Electrician: Must have satisfactorily completed state certified electrical training program. Must have and maintain a current Washington State Electrical License #EL01 or #EL07. Plumber: Must have and maintain a current Washington State L&I Certified Plumber's license #PL01. Must be able to obtain certification in backflow prevention valves within one year of employment and maintain thereafter. Mobile Crane Operator: Must have and maintain a current NCCCO CCO Mobile Crane Operator certificate or an Operating Engineers Certification Program (OECP) license to operate mobile cranes. This position is open until filled. **Pay Range:** This is a bargaining unit position with a fixed hourly rate. There is no pay range associated with this position. **Plant Tech II:** $50.13 per hour **Plant Tech I:** $47.52 per hour Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. **Incentive Compensation** This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals. **Benefits** Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. EEO is the law, click here to learn more (http://www.energy-northwest.com/whoweare/joinourteam/Documents/EEO%20is%20the%20Law%20poster.pdf) .