Power Plant Operator
Alcoa•Newburgh, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
Operate compressors, pumps, pulverizers, boilers, turbine generators, switchyard equipment and additional auxiliary equipment to produce electricity, potable water, smelting steam, and high temperature water for consumption in the smelting plant. A Power Plant Operator controls the generation of electricity of electrical power by operating and maintaining fuel systems such as ash, demineralizer and others, to ensure the smelter operation is continuously receiving the necessary electrical power to produce aluminum.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 years full-time light to heavy industrial or power industry work experience
- Ability to perform physically demanding work activities
- Ability to do shift work including weekends
Nice To Haves
- Experience in fuel systems, boilers, turbines, electrostatic, precipitators, condensate systems, feed water systems, high voltage switching
- Experience monitoring and maintaining the above systems
Responsibilities
- Operate compressors, pumps, pulverizers, boilers, turbine generators, switchyard equipment and additional auxiliary equipment to produce electricity, potable water, smelting steam, and high temperature water for consumption in the smelting plant.
- Control the generation of electricity by operating and maintaining fuel systems such as ash, demineralizer and others.
- Ensure the smelter operation is continuously receiving the necessary electrical power to produce aluminum.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
