Asst Engr, Assistant Shift Engineer
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Shift Engineer (ASE) is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of turbine generator, balance of plant and associated equipment including but not limited to; combustion air fans, stoker, boiler feed pumps, condensate pumps, make-up pumps, cooling tower and associated equipment, turbine lube system, electrical distribution systems, including breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, inverter, storage batteries, Lime Slaking equipment, Demineralized water system and treated water system.
Requirements
- Must have a sound knowledge and clear understanding of the mechanical characteristics of the equipment and must have demonstrated the ability to apply this knowledge in both routine and non-routine operations.
- Must be able to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Must understand the principles of operation and function of turbine-generators and associated equipment, balance of plant equipment, water chemistry principles, and plant electrical distribution and protection.
- Must have a high school education or equivalent and must have power plant work-related experience.
- Completion of at least one year’s experience as an Auxiliary Equipment Operator or have related outside experience.
- Must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have at least one year’s experience as an Auxiliary Operator Power Block or have related outside experience
- Must be able to pass respiratory fit testing
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Shift Supervisor and/or Shift Engineer as required.
- Oversee turbine and balance of plant equipment
- Performs lockout and tag-out of equipment in support of maintenance activities.
- Provides assistance to other operators in troubleshooting problems which are not confined to the ASE
- Performs daily routine inspections of assigned equipment and completes necessary log sheets according to well-documented procedures.
- Performs troubleshooting on equipment and reports all malfunctioning equipment through the issuance of service requests
- Performs all plant chemistry tests and takes appropriate action to maintain system within prescribed limits
- Performs additional tasks as directed by the Shift Supervisor, or his or her designee.
- Keeps assigned areas clean and free of hazards
- Outage support as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
