Auxiliary Operator 2

Contour Global•Hobbs, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Auxiliary Operator assists in the safe and efficient operation of the power plant and its supporting equipment and systems. Reporting to the Operations Manager and receiving direct guidance from the Control Room Operator, the role performs routine water and gas chemistry analysis, inspects and monitors operating components, reports plant status, and supports facility maintenance. The position operates and maintains power plant equipment, supports chemistry control and water treatment, and assists with preventive and planned maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and emergency operations. It also supports safe work practices, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and coordination with operations and maintenance teams. This is an on-site position in Hobbs, New Mexico. It involves extended working hours, varied shifts, weekend and holiday work as required by schedules, workloads, and plant conditions, and periodic on-call status. Physical requirements include extended standing, stair and ladder climbing, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment is required for some duties, and work with hazardous materials may be required.

Requirements

Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment, at a level acquired through four years of high school.
Experience in a power plant environment is desired, preferably as a Power Plant Technician or in an equivalent position.
Experience working with high-pressure turbines and combustion turbines, and familiarity with associated equipment.
Strong aptitude in mathematics and mechanical/electrical ability are desired.
Travel is not required.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of extended standing, stair and ladder climbing, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required protective equipment for applicable duties; work with hazardous materials may be required.
Availability for extended working hours, varied shifts, and weekend and holiday work as required by schedules, workloads, and plant conditions; periodic on-call status may be required.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in a technical field.
Experience in water chemistry control, condition analysis, water treatment facility operations, and chemical-handling requirements.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion-turbine operations, industrial safety, hazardous waste management, and inspection and recording of plant parameters.
Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls.
Knowledge of mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment.
Experience with SQL databases or Python for data analysis.
Knowledge of thermal or renewable power generation cycles.
Experience troubleshooting industrial communication protocols such as OPC and Modbus.

Responsibilities

Follow and support the ContourGlobal Health & Safety Management System and applicable safe work practices, including Permit to Work, Management of Change, and Contractor Safety.
Coach and mentor facility employees on safety behaviors and management system expectations, and participate in safety inspections, incident investigations, and visible felt leadership activities.
Verify that job tasks are adequately reviewed before work begins and when workplace conditions or task requirements change.
Promptly communicate incidents and potential adverse events, including near misses, to plant leadership and Health & Safety support.
Perform work assigned by the Operations Manager, obtaining direct guidance from the Control Room Operator.
Assist with equipment operations and monitor operating parameters to support equipment reliability and continuous operability.
Operate and maintain a wide variety of power plant equipment.
Maintain the chemical-pumping system and support optimal chemistry control and equipment reliability.
Assist with maintenance activities, including mechanical work and electrical repairs.
Perform or assist with preventive maintenance, planned maintenance, and routine repairs, depending on task complexity.
Withdraw parts and supplies from inventory, complete usage reports in the plant inventory control system, and assist with physical inventory.
Work on and repair rotating equipment, chemical systems, and water-processing equipment.
Perform or assist with chemical handling and off-loading.
Perform emergency operations and maintenance to maintain production and safeguard facility equipment.
Obtain direction from team members to effect changes in plant conditions and chemistry.
Support the Maintenance team by providing lock-out/tag-out support, equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, and other assistance as needed.
Support and participate in ContourGlobal safety and regulatory compliance programs.
Use organizational processes to capture, implement, and recognize improvement initiatives, and encourage improvements that enhance safety, reliability, productivity, cost reduction, and service quality.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Line Manager.