J ob Duties :
- Areas of Responsibility Include :
Laboratory safety
Wet laboratory analysis and techniqueFuel and oil sampling and analysisDaily water quality monitoringEnsuring equipment / instrumentation performance and reliabilityWaste water treatmentEnvironmental sampling, testing, and reportingWorking with individuals from plant operations, maintenance and planning, engineering, environmental, analytical laboratory, and outside vendors.Collect, calculate, and review data to prepare various reports (both internal and external).Calibrate field and laboratory instrumentation.Maintain and repair lab instrumentation, inline instrumentation, and equipment.Monitor processes and system status and take action to address issues.Submit electronic work requests (notifications) for identified deficiencies on plant equipment.Maintains and troubleshoots electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment for plant, electric and gas distribution and transmission systems.Consults with supervisors, operators, and engineers to review assigned area needs, discuss problems, prioritize work, and provide technical expertise.Repairs, calibrates and / or programs electronic components.Repairs and / or replaces transfer switchgear for generators, motor control panels, pump controls, valves, cables, and adjustable frequency drives.Resolves computer problems with process control software.Operates and maintains electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties, specifically : computers, volt meters, amp meters, electrical tools, electronic tools, and telemetering, and process control software.Receives reports, electrical diagrams, and correspondence; reviews, processes or; maintains documentation for reference.Consults with manufacturers' service technicians, contractors, and vendor representatives to discuss problems, schedule installs, and evaluate costs for necessary parts, supplies, or repairs.Performs other related duties as required.Review, edit, develop, manage, and interpret documents and drawings utilized for the purposes of maintaining, constructing, testing, and removing equipment and facilities for plant, electric and gas distribution and transmission systems.Make design decisions with regard to electronic, electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural aspects of equipment and facilities utilized for plant, electric, and gas distribution and transmission.Consults with supervisors, operators, technicians, manufacturers, vendors, subject matter experts and engineers to review assigned area needs, discuss problems, prioritize work, and provide technical expertise.Regular attendance is expected.Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as pumps, valves, motors, gauges, other operating or lab equipment, books, paper, laptop computer, etc., and may require moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds.QUALIFICATIONS :
Associate degree in a scientific or technical field, or 48 scientific or technical credit hours as measured on a semester basis.Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Environmental Science, and other fields of Science or Mathematics.1+ year of experience performing maintenance, technical, and / or operational activities at a power plant or chemical processing plant.1+ year of experience as a Power Plant Operator or with a Turbine Room / Steam Room / Boiler.Familiarity with the thermodynamic steam cycle, power plant system components as well as environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.Knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment and instrumentation, mechanical equipment (pumps, valves, etc.), and high quality water production (RO, ion exchange, filtration).Familiarity with NPDES, Storm Water, RCRA waste management, and Waste Treatment Plant Operator Certification.Customer service and good communication are essential in this position.Benefits :
Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus : Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
