O&M Operator

GE Vernova • Vancouver, WA

3d • $36 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operation & Maintenance Operator will assist the Control Room Operator in the operation of gas and steam turbines and supporting mechanical equipment to provide electrical power for a power plant located in Vancouver, Washington.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years of Power Plant or Industrial Operating Experience (Or a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, Instrumentation, Power Plant Operations with a minimum of one (1) year Power Plant experience)
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts
• Ability and willingness to climb ladders and stairs as required
• Ability and willingness to walk/stand for up to 12 hours as required
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 50 pounds as required
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability and willingness to complete a physical and other evaluations for hearing and respirator use upon hire and annually thereafter

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, Instrumentation, Power Plant Operations from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 4 years of Combined Cycle Power Plant Operating Experience
• Ability to incorporate teamwork into daily operating and safety work tasks
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables
• Comply with all applicable environmental, health and safety policies
• Ability to accept feedback and deal calmly and effectively under high-stress situations
• Ability to adjust to daily work scope changes as required to operate the facility
• Strong mathematical knowledge to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Work with mechanical equipment that support the operation of the combined cycle power plant, which includes diesel engines, emergency diesel generator, heat recovery steam generator, reverse osmosis and CEDI water treatment systems, air compressors, motors, pumps, etc.
• Perform routine inspections and tests to ensure plant is operating at optimal level
• Monitor and maintain all required data logs/records outside of the control room
• Maintain log of meter and gauge reading and record data such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed
• Assist in plant shutdown and startup procedures
• Operate all plant equipment/systems within scope of responsibility
• Assist/perform routine maintenance of basic plant equipment
• Report any conflicts to the Shift Supervisor
• Complete the routine inspections and assigned tasks to support the site Spill Prevention Containment and Countermeasures Plan as well as handle all hazardous materials and waste in a safe and environmentally friendly manner
• Diligently maintain a safe working environment to include good housekeeping practices of assigned work area and comply with all applicable environmental, health and safety policies
• Assist in shutting down and starting up the power plant
• Respond to all alarms and malfunctions of plant operations and take necessary corrective measures per the instruction of the shift supervisor
• Perform maintenance activities as directed
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out duties in accordance with site procedures
• Perform other duties as requested, as well as all reasonable requests from the shift supervisor and manager

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness
• 12 paid holidays
• 40 hours of personal business time
• 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law)
• Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)

What This Job Offers

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