Power Plant Operator (Silver Springs, New York)

Indeck Energy Services•Silver Springs, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Indeck Energy Services is seeking a Power Plant Operator for its Silver Springs, New York facility. The position involves operating and maintaining equipment at a combined-cycle power plant, including boilers, high-pressure steam systems, and gas and steam turbines. Operators inspect, adjust, and control auxiliary and facility equipment to support safe, legal, continuous, and efficient power production. They also monitor operations, troubleshoot irregularities, perform qualified repairs, assist with repairs, and help maintain systems within prescribed limits. Assignments may include maintenance at other Indeck facilities. The work takes place on a rotating swing shift, with normal work days varying. Shifts may occasionally change, and overtime availability is required. The work environment includes hot and high-pressure steam and water lines, chemicals, noise, elevated work, confined spaces, awkward positions, and possible outdoor work in inclement weather. Constant attentiveness is required, and extreme pressure may arise during equipment failures. Use of respirators and other safety equipment is required. This is a regular, full-time position paid hourly, with compensation depending on experience. Applicants must be able to work in the United States without employer support or sponsorship. Indeck Energy Services develops, finances, manages construction of, owns, and operates power generation facilities, and states that it is dedicated to providing reliable power through environmentally sound approaches.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience.
Knowledge of gas and steam turbines.
Ability to work in the United States without employer support or sponsorship.
Class D/Regular driver's license.
Availability for required overtime work assignments.
Ability to use respirators and other required safety equipment.
Ability to perform work involving standing, walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working at elevations, heavy lifting, and using tools.
Ability to work around high-pressure and hot steam and water lines, chemicals, and chemical equipment; in cramped or awkward positions and confined spaces; and outdoors in inclement weather when required.
Ability to work on a rotating swing shift, with possible shift changes.

Nice To Haves

Combined-cycle power plant experience.
Strong mechanical, welding, and/or electrical ability.
Experience in high-voltage and/or instrumentation and controls maintenance.
Military experience in electrical generation or instrumentation and controls maintenance.
Power plant experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect, adjust, and control power production auxiliary and facility equipment to assure safe, legal, continuous, and efficient operation.
Communicate effectively and accurately using oral and written methods.
Make repairs when qualified and assist others in repairing equipment.
Perform assigned tasks in the analysis and control of treated water.
Take necessary action to maintain systems within prescribed limits.
Perform cleaning duties as assigned or required.
Take actions necessary to prevent environmental excursions.
Continually check all phases of operations for difficulties or irregularities and troubleshoot as necessary.
Maintain journals, logs, maintenance and equipment records, and reports.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Undertake assignments that may include maintenance at other Indeck facilities.