Auxiliary Operator II

WEC Energy Group•Mosinee, WI

5d•$34 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Wisconsin Public Service Corp, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is hiring an Auxiliary Operator II at the Weston Power Plant in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin. The position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE. The Auxiliary Operator II helps ensure continuous electricity generation by observing and recording readings and operating and maintaining equipment in accordance with plant design specifications, procedures, and policies. The role also involves conducting surveillance inspections and completing related paperwork.

Requirements

One of the following qualifications is required: a technical diploma in an electrical, instrument, mechanical, or power-plant-related field; or two years of operations experience in a power-generation or heavy-industrial environment using equipment or processes similar to those at a power-generation facility, plus a high school diploma or GED/HSED; or two years of power-plant or industrial-maintenance experience plus a high school diploma or GED/HSED; or two years of related military experience plus a high school diploma or GED/HSED.
Must be trained and qualified to participate in the Energy Control Program.

Responsibilities

Monitor electricity-generation supply-chain equipment according to inspection standards, compare real-time operational information with expectations, and conduct visual and audio surveillance to identify malfunctions, improvement opportunities, and safety concerns.
Take appropriate corrective action based on equipment monitoring, including requesting repairs or investigations.
Operate electricity-generation supply-chain equipment within design specifications and according to procedures and policies. Equipment may include pumps, compressors, fans, heat exchangers, turbines, boilers, valves, cooling towers, feeders, blowers, and other related equipment.
Operate equipment using a Distributed Control System, local controls, or manual controls.
Follow safe work practices, maintain environmental awareness, identify hazards, and take corrective action as required.
Participate in the Energy Control Program when trained and qualified.
Update operational procedures when required.
Attend and participate in training activities when required.
Perform cleaning and housekeeping tasks as needed to maintain a safe, hazard-free workplace.
Provide on-the-job training to others.
Assist with duties and tasks in other departments under the direction of a qualified union person when required.
Conduct surveillance inspections and complete related paperwork.