Auxiliary Operator - Baldwin
About The Position
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary Monitors, operates, and cleans plant equipment. Work ranges from taking readings, operating valves, cleaning and restoring equipment. The majority of the work is performed in the plant basement area, which is a high noise area, and subject to temperature extremes. This is an entry level developmental position which receives technical guidance, training and assignments from higher level auxiliary operators and supervisors. The hourly pay rate for this role ranges from $38.33- 39.08/hr. This role is also eligible for Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and their eligible dependents.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Must be able to work a 12 hour rotating shift
- Must be able to pass the POSS/MASS test
- Work environment requires the ability to don a respirator for some duties.
- Performs repetitive and non-repetitive duties requiring lifting, push/pull, stretching, bending and twisting.
- Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling requires a minimum ability of 50 pounds.
- May work in temperatures below freezing in winter months and above 110 degrees in summer months in parts of the plant. may work at heights off of a platform or scaffold and may work in a pit or other confined spaces.
- Must successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS aptitude test
- Must remain clean shaven in compliance with OSHA respirator fit testing standards.
Nice To Haves
- Prior operations or maintenance experience preferred
- Knowledge of power plant fundamentals in chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work a 12-hour rotating shift.
- Perform safety sensitive tasks.
- Work around moving equipment and high-energy pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Monitor and operate ash collection equipment, water treatment equipment, and other auxiliary plant support systems.
- Work with manual tools to operate large valve and vessel doors.
- Close and open large manual valves and perform various cleaning evolutions.
- May drive light trucks and fork lifts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and their eligible dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
