Operator, Plant

Berkshire Hathaway Energy•Reno, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the efficient cost-effective production of electric energy by operating and controlling power plant equipment. Monitors instrumentation to determine plant conditions. Performs actions necessary to keep the plant operating within prescribed limits. Respond quickly to abnormal plant conditions or requirements. Operating duties include inspection, preventative maintenance and repairs of plant equipment. Assists in the development, defining, and training of overall operations policies and procedures. Operates and monitors turbines, generators, water treatment equipment and plant auxiliary equipment. Maintain high personnel and equipment safety and environmental compliance standards and practices. Cooperates with system dispatchers relative to load voltage changes, frequency and switch requirements, adjusting controls of generating equipment accordingly to operating conditions and synchronizes the equipment with the system; and maintains daily log, a record of all dispatcher and trouble calls, and visitors records. Maintains orderly control room, work area and all equipment and panels in a clean and orderly manner. Makes proper shift turnover, informs relief fully on existing and preceding operating conditions of the plant and system. Acts as part of overhaul crew during plant shutdown, or any emergency when necessary. May be required to perform any operation function in the plant including the inspection and operation of plant auxiliary equipment. Must be familiar with trip functions and testing of all equipment as directed. Supplement maintenance by performing basic maintenance duties as trained. May be required to direct daily operating work assignments and assist in the development of schedules, planning functions, project activities and job related reports. Employees will perform any and all tasks for which they are properly trained and can competently and safely perform.

Requirements

Two years of related mechanical, electrical, or instrument and controls experience within industrial process, electric utility, mining, propulsion, chemical, or heavy construction.
Associate of Science degree in a technical field from an accredited institution, OR relevant military experience, OR ISA CCST certification, OR ISA CIMM or CMRT documentation, OR documented journeyman accreditation, OR a combination of relevant experience, skills, and education.
Will be required to achieve additional operator and maintenance qualifications in accordance with training standards.
Candidates will be required to pass an oral or written examination or performance test covering the above qualifications.

Responsibilities

Operate and control power plant equipment.
Monitor instrumentation to determine plant conditions.
Perform actions necessary to keep the plant operating within prescribed limits.
Respond quickly to abnormal plant conditions or requirements.
Perform inspection, preventative maintenance, and repairs of plant equipment.
Assist in the development, defining, and training of overall operations policies and procedures.
Operate and monitor turbines, generators, water treatment equipment, and plant auxiliary equipment.
Maintain high personnel and equipment safety and environmental compliance standards and practices.
Cooperate with system dispatchers regarding load voltage changes, frequency, and switch requirements.
Adjust controls of generating equipment according to operating conditions and synchronize equipment with the system.
Maintain daily logs, including records of dispatcher and trouble calls, and visitor records.
Maintain an orderly control room, work area, and clean equipment and panels.
Ensure proper shift turnover, fully informing relief on existing and preceding operating conditions of the plant and system.
Act as part of an overhaul crew during plant shutdown or emergencies.
Perform any operation function in the plant, including inspection and operation of plant auxiliary equipment.
Be familiar with trip functions and testing of all equipment as directed.
Supplement maintenance by performing basic maintenance duties as trained.
Direct daily operating work assignments and assist in the development of schedules, planning functions, project activities, and job-related reports.
Perform any and all tasks for which properly trained and can competently and safely perform.