Production Technician

Responsibilities

Production Technician

Supports the efficient and cost effective production of electric energy by performing any and all power plant maintenance functions which may include but are not limited to: operating equipment, insulating, painting, lubricating, carpentry; mechanical maintenance and repair or power plant equipment including machining, assembly and disassembly of equipment, investigating and correcting mechanical malfunctions; performing skilled electrical and mechanical work necessary to install, operate and maintain building equipment; perform electrical maintenance including heat tracing, motor replacement, motor overhaul, lighting fixture and lighting circuit maintenance.  Maintain high personnel and equipment safety and environmental compliance standards and practices. Assist in the administration and oversight of contractors of plant maintenance, warehousing activities and building and grounds maintenance.   Assist in the development and defining of overall maintenance policies and procedures. Respond quickly to abnormal plant conditions or requirements. Supplement operations by performing basic operations as trained.  Employees will perform any and all tasks for which they are properly trained and can competently and safely perform.

 Primary Skill:  While there is only one Production Technician job classification, employees will also have their primary skill listed for purposes of bidding, bumping and call outs as discussed below.  The primary skill options are: Electrician, Mechanic/Welder, Mechanic, E&I Technician, Technician, Instrument and Mechanic/Machinist, and Renewable. For example, “Production Technician, Mechanic.”

Note: Immigration Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Qualifications


NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.
NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.