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Basin Electric Power Cooperative · 9 hours ago

FIELD TECHNICIAN - PROCESS OPERATIONS (LEVEL DOE)

Beulah, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40.75/hr - $57.37/hr

2+ years exp

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a Field Technician for their Dakota Gasification Company location in Beulah, ND. The role involves assisting in the operation and monitoring of process equipment to ensure plant reliability, performing maintenance tasks, and responding to changes in process operations.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform and schedule general housekeeping and cleanup work

Write general, safe, and hot work permits

Understand Process Flow Diagram’s (PFD’s), Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s), and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s), and where applicable reading material and resources are kept for reference

Complete air tests using portable atmospheric testing equipment during hot work

Keep up to date with all chemicals located in assigned area and be prepared to respond to emergencies/spills

Examine all area process equipment to ensure proper operations, service, and maintenance

Perform minor maintenance work, Planned Maintenance PM, and lubrication

Operate various mobile equipment

Assist in preparation work for process equipment maintenance repairs

Monitor area process operations by taking readings, filling out reading sheets, and responding to changes in process demands by making necessary control changes to equipment in emergent and non-emergent conditions as determined by the Control Board Operator

Monitor field mounted controls

Apply Standing Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

Assist to higher level Field Technicians in implementing process control decisions

Take samples, run appropriate tests, and understand lab analysis

Monitor electronic heat tracing and reports any problems

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Process Plant TechnologyChemical ProcessesFluid MechanicsData AnalysisEffective Communication

Required

Associate's degree in Power or Process Plant Technology; or

Certificate of Completion in Power or Process Plant Technology; or

High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 2 years of previous related full-time operating experience

A valid driver's license

The incumbent will work 12-hour rotating shifts

Ability to read, write, perform mathematical calculations, follow and comprehend instructions

Knowledge and understanding of plant equipment and process plant or utility operations. This would include, but is not limited to, chemical processes, fluid mechanics, gas conversion and general water chemistry, and the operation of boilers or other fired equipment, operation of pumps, compressors, and turbines

Ability to analyze data and reports, implement recommendations and follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively with others and present information in a clear, concise manner

Company

Basin Electric Power Cooperative

OUR MISSION We provide wholesale energy and services to our member-owners.

Founded in 1961

Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.basinelectric.com/

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