Power Plant Operator (TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance Required)

Fluor • Aurora, CO

87d • $53,000 - $99,000

About The Position

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role. Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. *** Must have an active (or ability to obtain and maintain) TS/SCI with CI Polygraph ***

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).
• Minimum 2 years of on the job or military equivalent experience with plant operations, industrial equipment and controls.
• Must have an active (or ability to obtain and maintain) TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Current EPA Refrigeration License or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Current Stationary Engineering License (Transferrable), or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• U.S. citizen.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge (I.e., ability to use email, internet, Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Desired experience with utility plant systems and associated operations.
• Desired experience or ability to learn either electrical distribution; HVAC; Chillers and Boilers; etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain SCADA, Power Quality Monitoring, EMCS, and Industrial Chilled Water Controls.
• Responsible for the proper operation of the boiler, air compressor and chiller systems.
• Monitors equipment and systems performance and makes required adjustments to maintain plant production within specified limits.
• Accurately takes and logs gauge and meter readings.
• Performs complex diagnostics, repairs, calibrations, modifications and routine service on a wide variety of facilities and building equipment, systems, structures and hardware.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Notifies Operations Supervisor of issues in the plant.
• Evaluates problems with equipment, plans repairs and modification to equipment, locates original or alternate parts to be ordered.
• Responds to emergency situations, and is able to perform pre-determined emergency actions to place the plant back in a safe condition.
• Reads local indicators/gauges and/or computer consoles at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Utilizes manual, automatic and computerized controls to bring equipment into prescribed operating ranges.
• Logs equipment problems and informs supervisor of items needing repair.
• Maintains records of operating conditions and actions taken.
• Assists in the performance of functional/operational tests to evaluate equipment/systems capability and reliability.
• Implements standard trade practices and procedures including appropriate safety precautions.
• Works rotating shifts, and some weekends.
• Complies with all Fluor Corporation safety requirements and programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees.
• Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees.
• Parental leave.
• Training and development courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED