Operations Specialist Trainee (West Valley)

SRP • Glendale, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Specialist Trainee (OST) at SRP is a Power Plant Control Room Operator Trainee. The OST will start as an outside (auxiliary) Operator during training. 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. 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, it shall not be 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.
• Trades Assessment
• Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement adherence.
• 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

• Satisfactory completion of all training objectives to develop the skills necessary for promotion to the Operations Specialist position.
• 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.
• Operating and monitoring 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.
• Operation of all units in his charge with his related equipment.
• Performing regular O&M duties at the site, including housing areas, civil works, roadways, water or sewer systems, etc.
• Coordinating and maintaining unit availability with AGC, which includes preparation and planning for load reductions/increases based on system demands.
• Operating units within environmental and SRP guidelines.
• Directing the work of other classifications and assisting as directed by others in the completion of tasks.
• Training personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures.
• Evaluating plant processes and issuing clearances, as needed.
• Successful completion of all training curriculum defined by the Operations Specialist Trainee program, including all testing and Job Performance Measures.
• Completing all training within two years from the date of promotion, with potential variation due to work demands and Plant Manager's agreement.
• Completing skill-training curriculums that vary based on business needs and facility requirements.
• Completing Mandatory Regulatory Training to comply with SRP policy.
• Progression to the Operator Specialist classification upon completion of the OST curriculum training, available without having to wait for an opening at their current facility.

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)
• 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