Control Room Operator Trainee

SRP • Casa Grande, AZ

28d

About The Position

Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. Why Work at SRP At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits: Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee) 401(k) plan with employer matching Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) Short and long-term disability plans Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking Summary Operations Specialist Trainee (OST) duties are: Satisfactory completion of all training objectives to develop the skills necessary for promotion to the Operations Specialist position. The OST will be involved in all aspects of operating a power generation facility. Various facilities use operating personnel to perform maintenance functions as well as operations duties. The degree of these maintenance functions will vary between facilities and are not necessarily listed in the bullets below but are expected of this position. Since the OST position is a training position for a specified length of time (below) it shall not be a position that an O&M 3 operator can be upgraded to. Seeking experienced Combined Cycle Power Plant Operator. Preferably with Siemens 501F combustion turbines and GE D11 steam turbines and GE LM6000’s. Preferably with GE Mark VIe turbine control system and T3000 control system. What You'll Do Under limited supervision is responsible for learning the facility specific operation of natural gas combined cycle unit, steam turbine generators, simple cycle gas turbines, and their related equipment. OST is responsible for learning to operate and monitor equipment and auxiliaries by remote control from the control room as well as from throughout the facility using pertinent information from Distributed Control Systems, gauges, instruments, and communication facilities located in the control room and throughout the plant. OST is responsible for operation of all units in their charge with their related equipment. In addition to his power plant duties, this may include regular O&M duties at the site, including housing areas, civil works, roadways, water or sewer systems, etc. OST is responsible for learning to coordinate and maintain unit availability with AGC, which includes preparation and planning for load reductions/increases based on system demands. Duties require complete and thorough knowledge of the entire plant operation as it relates to the generation of power. OST is responsible for learning to operate units within environmental and SRP guidelines. OST is responsible for learning how to direct the work of other classifications and assists as directed by others in the completion of tasks. The OST will be required to train personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures. OST is responsible for learning how to evaluate plant processes and issue clearances as needed; this requires a thorough knowledge of the clearance procedure. The typical duties are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content but are intended to illustrate the levels of difficulty of the job. Overlapping of typical duties and responsibilities exists and may occur between classifications. Employees may be assigned to perform duties of either higher or lower classifications. Shift work, non-continuous multi-shift, and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Must complete at least one year as an O&M Specialist III, Operations or equivalent skills and knowledge.
• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required.

Nice To Haves

• Seeking experienced Combined Cycle Power Plant Operator.
• Preferably with Siemens 501F combustion turbines and GE D11 steam turbines and GE LM6000’s.
• Preferably with GE Mark VIe turbine control system and T3000 control system.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision is responsible for learning the facility specific operation of natural gas combined cycle unit, steam turbine generators, simple cycle gas turbines, and their related equipment.
• OST is responsible for learning to operate and monitor equipment and auxiliaries by remote control from the control room as well as from throughout the facility using pertinent information from Distributed Control Systems, gauges, instruments, and communication facilities located in the control room and throughout the plant.
• OST is responsible for operation of all units in their charge with their related equipment.
• OST is responsible for learning to coordinate and maintain unit availability with AGC, which includes preparation and planning for load reductions/increases based on system demands.
• OST is responsible for learning to operate units within environmental and SRP guidelines.
• OST is responsible for learning how to direct the work of other classifications and assists as directed by others in the completion of tasks.
• The OST will be required to train personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures.
• OST is responsible for learning how to evaluate plant processes and issue clearances as needed; this requires a thorough knowledge of the clearance procedure.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED