Power Plant Auxiliary Operator

City of Redding•Redding, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Redding Electric Utility is accepting applications for a Power Plant Auxiliary Operator. Under supervision, this position assists with power plant operations, conducts routine water and gas chemistry analysis, inspects and monitors operating components, and reports plant status. The role also assists with start-up and shut-down of plant systems and supports maintenance efforts. The position operates control panels for steam and combustion turbine generators and operates major auxiliary equipment, including air compressors, the boiler feedwater treatment system, the power plant cooling system, the boiler feedwater and condensate system, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment. The operator performs operating tests and inspections, makes assigned minor repairs and adjustments, reports abnormal conditions promptly to the immediate supervisor, and takes corrective measures within the scope of operating instructions. Two vacancies are being recruited for, and the recruitment will establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. Applicants may be required to complete an oral, written, or practical examination, or a combination of these. Final appointment is contingent on applicable pre-employment steps, which may include background and reference checks, fingerprinting, criminal conviction checks, driver-history review, a medical physical exam, and drug/alcohol testing.

Requirements

Knowledge of gas turbine and steam turbine power plant equipment and operating procedures.
Knowledge of emergency measures and safety requirements.
Knowledge of water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations, and chemical handling requirements.
Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees.
Ability to operate steam and combustion turbine generators.
Ability to understand procedures and instructions.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and applicable compliance programs and safety standards.
Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; typical education includes a high school diploma or equivalent.
Typical experience includes two years as a power plant equipment operator in an operating power generating plant.
Possession of a valid California driver's license, or ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
Ability to enter and work in confined spaces, participate in the Confined Space Program, and perform confined-space rescue.

Responsibilities

Monitor normal power plant operations.
Conduct water testing and treatment duties as defined by the Chemistry Manual.
Assist with start-up and shut-down of power plant systems.
Assist in power plant operations.
Operate control panels for steam and combustion turbine generators, including start-up and shut-down.
Operate auxiliary apparatus, including air compressors, the boiler feedwater treatment system, the power plant cooling system, the boiler feedwater and condensate system, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.
Perform operating tests and inspections, and make minor equipment repairs and adjustments as assigned.
Promptly report abnormal or irregular conditions to the immediate supervisor and take corrective measures within the scope of operating instructions.
Assist in maintenance efforts.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and the Department's air, water, and hazardous-material compliance programs, safety standards, and NERC requirements.
Enter and work in confined spaces, participate in the Confined Space Program, and perform confined-space rescue.