Special Temp Equipment Operator - Operations
About The Position
The Special Temp Equipment Operator performs work in and around turbine, pump room, boiler, environmental, and fuel handling equipment. The role includes making equipment rounds and following direction from a supervisor or lead. The operator works a 12-hour rotating schedule, with day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and night shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Relief hours may be required for vacation coverage, vacancies, and service needs, and the schedule may change based on plant requirements. Work is performed under the supervision of a salaried or hourly supervisor, as assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the job. A Power Plant Assistant background is preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience and/or equivalent industrial experience in an electric generating facility.
- Valid driver’s license.
- General knowledge of high-school-level mathematics and science.
- Ability to work with others.
- Mechanical ability.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
- Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.
Nice To Haves
- Power Plant Assistant experience.
Responsibilities
- Keep turbine, boiler, and coal handling equipment neat, clean, and operating properly.
- Care for and purify the station oil supply and keep bearings and equipment well lubricated.
- Ensure major and minor auxiliary equipment is operating properly.
- Operate ash and slag handling equipment.
- Perform tests, take readings, and record data.
- Start up, shut down, and care for turbine and boiler auxiliaries.
- Perform ordinary maintenance work when not operating.
- Perform work according to established procedures and safety practices.
- Inspect, adjust, repack, and operate equipment; perform minor maintenance; clean floors, pipes, and machinery; change oil; test and treat boiler water; and collect samples.
- Operate Air Quality Control Systems, including Lime/Recycle, Powdered Activated Carbon, and Selective Catalytic Reactor systems.
- Conduct switching operations under the direction of a supervisor.
- Perform other duties that are similar, related, and incidental to the position.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefit programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
