The Utility Technician job is an entry level position and a core component for our workforce as one the of world’s largest steel producers. The Utility Technician operates equipment and performs tasks that support the various production and service units. As a Utility Technician you will perform general labor duties that include the use of torches, shovels, and other hand tools. You will also operate some mobile equipment, in a heavy industrial environment. The Utility Technician also supports and assists in maintenance of plant equipment.

Job Responsibilities:Control Room Operator serves as both a Control Room Operator and Outside Operator if neededAssist with the start-up, operation, and shutdown of all equipment, including turbine/generators, boilers, pumps, fans, and other plant systemsEnsure that all equipment, including the combustion turbine, Once Through Steam Generator, steam turbine, generators, and all plant auxiliaries are operating safely and efficientlyEnsure that the daily logbook documentation and other plant recordkeeping requirements are completed and filled out in a timely, accurate manner, including electrical output, steam output, emissions output, fuel consumed, water consumedConduct periodic log and record review to ensure that lockout/tag out procedures, equipment status and designated administrative systems are functioning effectivelyParticipate in the administrative maintenance of plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance recordsBe proficient in the operation of all plant equipment, and proactively monitor all plant equipment and systemsWork in various areas of the mill is required. Dependent upon the area, environmental conditions can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisyRequirements: High School Diploma or GEDThe position requires rotating 8-hour shift work, which will include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidaysThe position requires overtime work as neededAdherence to safety procedures/guidelines always. Safety is our core value which requires you to wear safety protection such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, boots with metatarsal protection, and when necessary, respirator equipmentThe position requires punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction for the success of the operationsMust pass pre-employment assessmentPreferred Skills: Experience operating high pressure natural boilerGE Frame 6B combustion turbineGE back pressure extraction steam turbine (19MW)Experience operating high purity water demineralizer systems (2 trains, cation, anion, cation polisher)Experience operating softened water system (4 softeners, cation)Multi-media filter system, (4 filters)General knowledge of Ovation DCSGeneral knowledge of Mark V turbine control systemTheoretical understanding of 138kV transmission systems, and electrical switch-gear systems