BTU-Power Plant Facility Maintenance Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2025405 Position Title BTU-Power Plant Facility Maintenance Technician Position # #9000128 FLSA Non-Exempt Classification Type Labor/Maintenance/Technical Department Electric Utilities (BTU) - Generation Job Type Full Time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-4:30pm

Hiring Pay Rate $19.70-$22.00/hour (depending on qualifications) Posting Opening Date 06/23/2025 Posting Closing Date Job Summary

Performs repair and maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds at the Roland C. Dansby Power Plant.

The Roland C. Dansby Power Plant is the primary natural gas-fired resource for Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU). The power plant is a three-unit power plant consisting of a 110MW gas-fired steam turbine and two 48MW simple-cycle gas turbines with a total capacity of 206MW. The power plant acts as a physical hedge for BTU's power supply and is used as a peaking to intermediate resource.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs security checks on heating and cooling units in the power plant; reports and corrects malfunctions as required.
• Repairs and maintains electrical switches and other electrical fixtures.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing and repairs plumbing fixtures.
• Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, trim, and sheetrock.
• Constructs and repairs structural woodwork, flooring, walls and ceilings, working from blueprints, drawings, and/or verbal instructions.
• Paints surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and/or paint rollers.
• Mows, waters, and maintains plant grounds.
• Assist with custodial work within the power plant.
• Assists mechanics with rigging, drilling, welding, electrical, and other equipment and machinery.
• Enters, records, and/or maintains documentation of work performed as required.
• Performs related work as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess at least one (1) year of experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or facility maintenance and/or repair work. Experience performing maintenance in a plant environment is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to:

• Learn all tools relevant to job responsibilities.
• Identify maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
• Follow instructions and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Safely and efficiently operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
• Use a personal computer and related software applications as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete logs, records, and files.
• Take the initiative to learn individual job tasks and continue to broaden knowledge levels by willingly accepting new responsibilities and attending training to advance skills.
• Analyze and diagnose problems and implement prudent solutions that may change rapidly in emergencies.
• Exercise considerable initiative, sound judgment, and collaborative skills.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize and organize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems.
• Comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Remain constantly alert and aware of any workplace hazards and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, crawling, climbing, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to and including 70 pounds.

Working Conditions

Works in a power plant environment with exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions, inclement weather, temperature extremes, heights, overhead hazards, noise, vibration, rotating machinery, cramped/confined spaces, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, open flames, sparks, odors, smoke, fumes, chemicals, dust, and other airborne pollutants.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: trucks, trailers, hand and power tools, saws, mowers, weed eaters, edgers, trimmers, sprayers, tractors/shredders, and cleaning equipment

Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship.

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• • What sort of tools and light and/or heavy equipment do you possess experience operating?

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• • If 'Yes', please describe your role & experience. If 'No', enter N/A.

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• • Do you possess work experience in groundskeeping/landscaping?

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• • Which of the following building construction, maintenance, and/or repair experience do you possess? (Select all that apply)

• Carpentry (painting, drywall, masonry etc.)

• Electrical

• Plumbing

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• • Describe any building maintenance work you have performed involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other similar semi-skilled or skilled construction work.

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Documents Needed to Apply

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Optional Documents

• Resume
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