AltaGas - Production Technician III

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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 #LI-MW1 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. For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role. U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.