Engineering Technician POST NUMBER: 417413
Key Roles
This position is responsible for providing site data management and advance technical support to plant personnel and vendor agents seeking plant records. This position is also responsible for managing the plant¿s electronic and hard copy databases including production and revision of engineering drawings/maps/documents utilizing drafting and database management software tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides technical support for software applications and specialized hardware used within the Document Center.
- Procures all supplies and equipment to support drafting and data management for the site¿s Record Center.
- Provides technical expertise in the areas of manual and computerized drafting to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Safeguards integrity and quality of permanent files, records, maps, engineering documents, and drawings of all site assets.
- Creates and revises basic, detailed, and complex drawings, drawing components, maps, and drafting documents utilizing a computerized drafting system, including scanning and modification of drawings.
- Develops preliminary drawings based on standards and project requirements for review by Engineers.
- Provides drawing management and oversight for the plant¿s engineering drawings and documentation from in-house, contractors, and vendors.
- Generates information used in support of site modifications and additions used by in-house or contractors.
- Creates and maintains all data and files associated with all project design drawings.
- Researches, evaluates, and implements new technologies for process improvements for drawing management, drawing as-builts, and database management.
- Administers, supports, updates, and manages the site¿s software applications.
- Provides technical support for software applications and specialized hardware used within the Document Center.
- Provides training on database use and drawing management.
- Provides database administration for cloning, backup, and recovery of all engineering drawings.
- Creates and maintains all data and filing associated with documents generated by the implementation of capital improvement projects on site.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Requirements
Education and Certifications / Licenses:
- Bachelor¿s degree in a related area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of related experience.
Skills & Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Working knowledge of Visual Basic or other programming language as well as general networking and PC knowledge.
- Demonstrated skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of power plant construction methods/procedures.
- Knowledge of Agile, PeopleSoft, MicroStation, and AudoCAD, and how Agile integrates with PeopleSoft.
- Database administration skills including cloning, back-up, and recovery.
Competencies
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Planning and Organizing
- Follow-Up
- Work Standards
- Contributing to Team Success
- Safety Awareness
Working Conditions
- Usual office conditions apply to this position with occasional field work with conditions including, but not limited to, climbing and walking on uneven terrain.
- Occasional lifting up to twenty (20) pounds.
- Frequent travel within the system and occasional out-of-state, which may be overnight.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.