Turbine Technician

<p><strong>Headquartered in Reno, NV, Ormat designs, develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the US and worldwide. With a spotless international reputation, we&rsquo;re on track to become a leading global provider of renewable energy.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>We take pride in our family-oriented business building practical green energy solutions from the ground up.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Join a team that&rsquo;s giving new life to the future of our planet.&nbsp;</strong></p>

Reno, NV

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

https://www.ormat.com/en/home/a/main/

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Full Time

Overview: This position will support the Senior Turbine Technician with repairing turbines and the building of production pumps keeping and ensuring precise measurements with accurate and detailed records.<br /><br />
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Strictly adhere to all safety procedures.</li> <li>Support Senior Turbine Technician with assigned duties.</li> <li>Repair turbine shaft assemblies under direction of Senior Turbine Technician.</li> <li>Assist in overhauls, repairs and building production pumps including keeping accurate measurements during the build process.</li> <li>Proficient in using ID and OD micrometers, depth micrometers, dial indicators and calipers.</li> <li>Must be adle to operate a forklift, overhead cranes, and rig loads.</li> <li>Provide recommendations for improvements.</li> <li>Must be able to work overtime as required.</li> <li>Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary.</li> <li>Must be able to travel extensively to other location, including rural areas to work on other projects.</li> </ul> <strong>Other Responsibilities</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Performs environmental and general housekeeping duties.</li> <li>Other duties and projects as assigned by management.</li> </ul> <br />
Requirements: <ul> <li>The ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in three to four years of high school.</li> <li>Ability to methodically troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems.</li> <li>Must be able to qualify on equipment needed for job duties, including forklifts and overhead cranes.</li> <li>The ability to read technical documents such as piping and instrumentation diagrams, one-line diagrams, and design and analysis reports.</li> <li>Hands-on experience in maintenance in turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment.</li> <li>Familiarity with plant operations and maintenance activities.</li> <li>Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spread sheets, database, and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and use of the internet.</li> <li>Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to perform job duties safely and efficiently.</li> <li>Demonstrates excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.</li> <li>Work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple competing priorities as well as multiple projects simultaneously.</li> <li>Learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.</li> <li>Communicate effectively with all members of the company.</li> <li>Must possess at any time a valid driver&rsquo;s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT&rsquo;s auto insurance carrier.</li> </ul> <strong>Physical Requirements</strong><br /> <ul> <li>The ability to lift to 40 pounds in awkward positions and 75 pounds from the floor to the waist.</li> <li>Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work off elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.</li> <li>Must be able to work in confined spaces, heights exceeding 10 feet, and in harsh weather conditions.</li> <li>Must be able to wear protective equipment in the performance of some duties.</li> <li>Work is subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust, and noxious odors.</li> <li>Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.</li> <li>The ability to work nonstandard working hours (early morning, late evening) if required, due to the different time zone with global operations.</li> </ul> <br /> <br /><br />