Operations Specialist Trainee (West Valley)

SRP • Glendale, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Specialist Trainee (OST) at SRP is a Power Plant Control Room Operator Trainee. The OST will begin as an outside (auxiliary) Operator during their training period. Previous experience as a power generation plant control room operator or control room operator trainee is highly preferred. The OST will be involved in all aspects of operating a power generation facility, and may perform maintenance functions in addition to operations duties, with the degree of these maintenance functions varying between facilities. This is a training position for a specified length of time and is not a position that an O&M 3 operator can be upgraded to.

Requirements

• Must complete at least one year as 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.
• Physical Agility Test
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a power generation plant control room operator or control room operator trainee is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Successful completion of the OST curriculum and promotion to the Operator Specialist classification.
• Learning the facility specific operation of coal, natural gas and fuel oil fired steam generating units and steam turbine generators, simple cycle gas turbines and combined cycle units, conventional and pumped storage hydro units, internal combustion engine units, solar powered units, wind powered units and fuel cell powered units, and their related equipment.
• 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.
• Operation of all units in his charge with his related equipment, which may include regular O&M duties at the site, including housing areas, civil works, roadways, water or sewer systems, etc.
• Learning to coordinate and maintain unit availability with AGC, including preparation and planning for load reductions/increases based on system demands, requiring a complete and thorough knowledge of the entire plant operation as it relates to the generation of power.
• Learning to operate units within environmental and SRP guidelines.
• Learning how to direct the work of other classifications and assists as directed by others in the completion of tasks.
• Training personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures.
• Learning how to evaluate plant processes and issue clearances, as needed, requiring a thorough knowledge of the clearance procedure.
• Satisfactory completion of all training objectives to develop the skills necessary for promotion to the Operations Specialist position.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance (Available your first day)
• 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