Plant Operator Trainee

Dairyland Power Cooperative•Alma, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator Trainee is responsible to timely complete all training requirements leading to the Plant Operator position, while performing the essential job functions of steps as completed. The Impact You'll Make In This Role: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This list is developed to show the level of duties normally performed by this classification. This list is not an all-encompassing list of duties.

Requirements

Associate Degree or two (2) year diploma in directly related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Applicant must have a background in industrial operations, computer software, maintenance, electrical or instrumentation and possess basic mechanical, critical thinking and reading comprehension skills.
Applicant must complete a state-approved Plant Operator apprenticeship program within three (3) years of entering the position.
Must be able to read and understand procedures, blueprints, and technical information.
Must be computer literate and be able to navigate through windows-based programs.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance during outages.
Perform housekeeping activities to keep the plant clean, orderly, and free from hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attain a thorough working knowledge of equipment, procedures, policies, and safety rules by active participation in training programs.
Complete requirements as Plant Operator Trainee Area III and be responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and surveillance of designated turbine/generator auxiliaries, steam generator auxiliaries and other assigned plant auxiliary equipment per the Operator training program.
Complete requirements as Plant Operator Trainee Area II and be responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and surveillance of the turbine/generator, steam generator and other assigned plant auxiliary systems per the Operator training program.
Complete requirements as Plant Operator Trainee Area I and be responsible for the coordinated operation of the turbine generator and steam generator in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner per the Operator training program.
Operate manual and automatic valves that could range in size from ¼” to 24” and range in pressure from negative to 2,000 PSI.
Distinguish colors, especially the difference between red, green, and yellow.
Use tools such as long handled scrapers to clean coal systems.
Identify differences in sound levels to find equipment problems.
Operate electrical switches and breakers up to 24,000 volts.
Initiates maintenance request for repair of equipment.
As you become qualified, rotate through the operating areas routinely to maintain knowledge of plant systems.
Assist with drafting and updating operating procedures by reviewing, editing and initiating as needed.
Responsible for understanding and following DPC policies, plant operating policies and procedures, lockout/tagout procedure, environmental guidelines, safety programs, Hazardous Substance Emergency Plan and all state and federal reporting and permit requirements.