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This position is responsible for Operations and Maintenance support in the areas of process, plant and equipment design, design review, specification and operation. This position is responsible for guidance of process, plant and equipment risk and hazard assessments. This position is also responsible for process and equipment improvement in regards to safety, operability, efficiency and profitability.Essential FunctionsProvide process design and equipment specifications for new plant and improvement projectsProvide process design review and guidance on process and plant risk assessment and process safety managementResponsible for evaluating and finding causes for equipment, procedural, and conditional inefficienciesDevelop cost effective solutions for equipment issues and operational longevityResponsible for assessing and obtaining contractor bids for specific projectsAssist with planning and coordinating projects for equipment upgrades, modification and repairsParticipate in engineering and design review in development of new concepts for plant optimizationSupport business development of new projects permitting with technical details of the designs for new projectsOther ResponsibilitiesMay act as Emergency Response CoordinatorPerform special projects and other tasks as assignedEducation, Experience, and Skills RequiredA Bachelor's of Science degree in plant engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or related fieldA minimum of ten (10) years power plant or process plant design, specification, maintenance or related experience, including hands-on experience in operation and maintenance related to cooling towers, heat exchangers, turbine-generators, auxiliary equipment, control systems and environmental equipmentExperience conducting process risk assessments and process hazard analysis is preferredA working knowledge of process, plant and equipment applicable codes and standards is requiredThis position requires initial and annual Hazardous Waste Management trainingStrong organizational skills and experience setting up process evaluation systemsMust have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal or no supervision and a high level of confidentialityMust have strong organizational and interpersonal skillsMust be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situationsMust 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 safely and efficiently perform the job dutiesMust possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT's auto insurance carrierPhysical RequirementsMust be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and coldMust be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulationsMust be able to climb ladders, work off of elevated platforms and walkways and work in confined spacesMust be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positionsJob requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneelingThe ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time#J-18808-Ljbffr