Operator Mechanic

FMPA • FL

90d

About The Position

Highly skilled technical work in a 300 MW combined cycle power generation facility. This position is responsible for the operation of turbines, generators, high-pressure heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), and associated equipment in an electric power generating plant. Prepare heat recovery steam generators and related equipment for operation. Places HRSG, turbines, generators, and related equipment into service and removes from service as required. Make process adjustments to HRSG’s and generators as necessary to operate plant at optimum efficiency. Reports to the Assistant Plant Manager and takes day-to-day direction from the Lead Operator/Mechanic.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, including or supplemented by training in mathematics, electricity or related industrial education courses.
• Considerable knowledge of operation of HRSG, distributed control system, various types of generator governors and voltage control systems, turbine-generators, condensers, pumps, motors and other auxiliary equipment pertaining to the operation of a power plant.
• Thorough knowledge of the power plant systems and operational procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical power generation.
• Ability to respond quickly and correctly to unusual conditions and emergencies.
• Considerable ability to synchronize generators.
• Considerable ability to follow oral and written instructions and to prepare written and computerized reports.
• Considerable knowledge of plant breakers and busses.
• Considerable knowledge of the continuous emissions monitoring system and related equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of water chemistry: taking water samples and adding chemicals.
• Ability to perform complex maintenance tasks during periods when unit(s) are off-line.
• Ability to work and function while working various rotating shifts.
• Considerable ability to communicate effectively and perform work as a team member in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• A valid State of Florida Driver's License is desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough inspection of HRSG, generators, auxiliary equipment and plant grounds during each shift.
• Controls and distributes power according to generating capacity and system demands as determined by the FMPP dispatcher.
• Complies with all applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards requirements, and Southeastern Electric Reliability Council (SERC) reliability standards requirements.
• Understands and controls plant breakers/busses and coordinates with Balancing Authority/Dispatch personnel to allow rapid safe recovery in the event of a power blackout.
• Operates complex automatic and/or manual control systems of HRSG’s, turbines, generator and auxiliary equipment, including the GE Mark VIe distributed control system.
• Understands and controls various types of generator governors and voltage regulators.
• Assists the Lead Operator/Mechanic with tagout/lockout, work permits, and confined space entry permits, and other tasks as assigned.
• Inspects, maintains, starts and stops pumps, fans & motors as directed or required by the Lead Operator/Mechanic.
• Makes repairs and adjustments of machinery and equipment as directed or required by the Lead Operator/Mechanic.
• Observes and records readings on generation equipment, etc.
• Performs basic power plant water chemical testing.
• Maintains and compiles daily records of generation and operational data utilizing PC programs Microsoft Excel, PI Historian, Bently Nevada System 1, and all related specialty computer software.
• Keeps assigned area clean and orderly.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• May require announced or unannounced overtime work and the ability to respond to call-out work during non-working hours or emergencies.
• Must obtain a certificate for CPR and first-aid training; updated at two (2) year intervals.
• May be required to undergo specific medical and respirator fit testing, spirometry (pulmonary function) testing and evaluation, appropriate training in using applicable respirator(s) safely and properly.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees