Operator - Pearsall, TX / Hourly Grade 9

South Texas Electric Cooperative•Pearsall, TX

About The Position

The Operator monitors, operates, and performs routine maintenance on power plant generating equipment and auxiliaries to support efficient, reliable, and safe power production. The role involves monitoring plant instrumentation and telemetry, inspecting equipment, responding to emergencies, troubleshooting issues, collecting and analyzing water samples, and operating water treatment equipment. The Operator communicates operational and equipment issues with operations leadership and other specified teams, provides on-the-job training to new hires, and assists with maintenance during overhauls and outages. Operations and maintenance work must be performed safely and in compliance with STEC’s safety program. Other duties, tasks, and special projects may be assigned. The position works indoors and outdoors and may involve extreme temperatures, humidity, temperature swings, inclement weather, dust, odors, and electrical, mechanical, or toxic hazards. It requires use of hand tools, heavy equipment, power tools, and other plant equipment, as well as manual dexterity, specified visual abilities, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and bend, climb, crawl, kneel, and reach above the shoulder. After-hours work, including weekends and holidays, and responding to unscheduled emergencies may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Texas Driver License.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds and bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, and reaching above the shoulder.
Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
The posting lists criminal background check, non-DOT drug test, and MVR under testing.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a power plant setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Control power generating equipment and auxiliaries to provide efficient, reliable, and safe power production.
Monitor instrumentation and telemetry to detect operating issues, identify trends, and take corrective action when necessary.
Conduct visual, auditory, and instrumentation-based inspections to detect abnormal equipment conditions.
Respond to plant emergencies, including equipment breakdowns and outages, and assist with troubleshooting and repairs.
Provide on-the-job training to new hires.
Analyze equipment performance and investigate failures to identify trends and problem areas.
Collect and analyze water samples and operate water treatment equipment.
Communicate operational and equipment issues with the Operations Supervisor, Senior Operator, Plant Manager, System Operations, and Wholesale Marketing/QSE.
Perform routine maintenance and assist with plant equipment maintenance during overhauls and outages.
Ensure operations and maintenance activities are conducted safely and in compliance with STEC’s safety program.
Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.