Mechanic Operator

Requisition:  81691

PSEG Company:  Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 29.645 - $ 43.918

Work Location Category: Onsite

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Union Local

UA 855

Summary

Under directive supervision, performs duties associated with the installation, removal, construction operation and maintenance of plant equipment and structures. Loads, unloads, transfers and controls the storage and removal from storage of liquid petroleum (LP). Carries through work assignments, at times, with the assistance of other employees of equal or lesser grade.

General Duties

Applicable to all classifications are the following:

1. Observing and fulfilling all Company safety and work standards.

2. Working together to ensure proper on the job learning requirements are met.

3. Participating in and successfully completing all assigned training modules.

4. Completing all paperwork required in connection to job assignments.

5. Directing, instructing, and training employees as assigned.

6. Carrying out assignments in fighting insipient fires or other emergencies; administering first aid.

7. Reporting immediately any abnormal or unsafe conditions, making proper notifications, and taking necessary corrective measures.

8. Maintaining a high standard of good housekeeping practices for the duration of assigned work.

9. When assigned, works with and assists employees of a high er classification.

10. Performing similar work of the same grade and the work of any lower rated job.

11. Performing only work the employee has been trained and qualified to perform.

12. Willingness to lead, mentor, direct and instruct employees of lower classifications assisting on the same work.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performs various combinations of any of the following duties:
1. Making combustible gas and oxygen tests of gas using simple gas analysis apparatus.
2. Taking periodic readings, making calculations and recording items such as gas usage, tank levels/slip tube depths, pressure, flow, temperature and humidity. When required, install and maintain simple instruments such as gauges, and thermometers.
3. Operating, cleaning, lubricating and maintaining various types of equipment and making necessary minor repairs and adjustments when operating equipment.
4. Cleaning strainers, adding chemicals.
5. Checking and tending operation of fuel tank farms and related equipment; loading and unloading fuel tank trucks.
6. Performing a variety of general maintenance activities including but not limited to filing, chipping, grinding, sanding, sawing, scraping; rough masonry work, rough carpentry work, painting and glass replacement; minor plumbing and heating system repairs; simple pipefitting, removing and making repairs to pipe covering; and simple electrical installations.
7. When assigned to stores activities in Gas Plants, receives, stores, issues and ships all types of materials and equipment, keeps necessary records of transactions, checks invoices.
8. Placing and removing from operation, dismantling, cleaning and reassembling propane air system meters, burner and pilot systems, tubes, drums and headers.
9. Making periodic inspections of buildings and property, identifying persons entering the plant, and keeping neat, accurate records associated with this assignment.
10. Unloading tank trucks; checking temperatures and pressures and maintaining proper pressure differentials.
11. Loading storage tanks; selecting tanks and filling to prescribed levels, transferring LP between tanks; maintaining proper pressures.
12. Transferring LP as required, from storage to vaporizer, using pressure differential or pump; loading tank trucks.
13. Checking operation of system components during shift work and when taking over a shift; answering alarm warnings immediately and taking proper safety and corrective measures, making appropriate notifications.
14. Inspecting and cleaning valves, piping, electrical and mechanical equipment, and structures throughout the storage area.
15. Making necessary minor repairs, replacements and adjustments when operating equipment or when assigned.
16. Making the necessary rounds at the entire LP storage area to maintain a secure and leak free condition.
17. Operating/maintaining equipment associated with plant operations as required, placing in service, removing from service, and operating LP plant.
18. Plant operations including monitoring for BTU, specific gravity, density, flow control valves and associated equipment.
19. Record and maintain neat accurate records of BTUs, specific gravities, compressor readings, vaporizer readings and all auxiliary equipment when operating LP Plant.
20. Non-welded pipefitting, including layout, cutting, bending, removing, installing and threading of all pipe and tubing.
21. Non-Code welding.
22. Determines layout, installs, removes, trouble shoots and maintains instrumentation, electrical and mechanical equipment.
23. Assists in the assembling, overhauling, adjusting and aligning of pumps, compressors, fans, blowers, heat exchangers and similar equipment; make minor repairs to same.
24. Operate shop equipment including various hand/power tools.
25. Makes repairs to buildings, structures, and facilities as needed.
26. Maintain building and grounds including snow removal activities and minor landscaping and repairs.
27. Installs and removes rigging equipment.
28. Performing weekly, monthly, and quarterly plant checks, maintaining and filing neat accurate records.
29. Safely collect LP and natural gas samples.

Years of Experience

Job Qualifications

1.    High school graduate or equivalent 
2.    Must meet the Company's requirements as to the general qualifications.
3.    Must satisfactorily pass the Gas Battery pre-placement test.
4.    Must have aptitude for mechanical work.
5.    Must be able to make neat and legible records.
6.    Must be able to acquire a working knowledge of Gas Production Department specifications and requirements.
7.    Must be able to learn the effective and safe use and proper care of tools, equipment and material used in the work.
8.    Must pass driving tests prescribed by the Company and must hold a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
9.    Must be fit for duty at all times.
10.    Subject to random drug and alcohol DOT testing.
11.    Per the Bargaining Unit Contract, this position has a 5 year lock-in period.
Desired Skills:
•    Gas, Instrumentation or Electrical experience
•    Trouble shooting of electrical, instrumentation, mechanical systems
 

Education

Licenses or Certifications

None Noted

Training and Courses

None Noted

If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires.  Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 

As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

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