Station Operator

NiSource • Wheatfield, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Station Operator will be hired to operate, inspect, service, and maintain steam generators, turbines, auxiliary equipment, boilers, breakers, switchgear, transformers, cooling towers and other related equipment. This position is open to current NIPSCO employees only. The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity. At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers. We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.

Requirements

• Successfully passed Station Operator pre-entry school.
• Successfully complete formal schools as required at the Training Center.
• Have a working knowledge of the operation of pumps, compressors, ash disposal, turbines, generators, boilers, electrical systems and communication systems of the Company.
• Have a working knowledge of hydraulic couplings, feed water heaters, dampers, turbine oil systems and generator cooling systems.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of the piping and valves used in the work area.
• Demonstrate knowledge of plant systems by having completed all applicable check-offs.
• Successfully pass the applicable qualification tests.
• Successfully pass a fit test within the last twelve (12) months. If not, the employee will be fit tested prior to reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, service and maintain bottom ash and fly ash disposal equipment, station heating equipment, condensate system, feedwater system, turbine oil system, turbine room vent fans and heat exchanger systems.
• Operate, inspect, service and maintain ash sluice pumps, bearing cooling water pumps, air compressors and rotating screens.
• Assist in the starting, operating and shutting down of boiler feed pumps, circulating water pumps, service water pumps, and generator cooling systems.
• Assist in the starting, operating and stopping of turbine/generators, positive and /or negative pressure steam generators, and auxiliary systems.
• Test intercept valves, stop valves, overs peed and other safety devices
• Operate turbo generator steam sealing systems and air ejectors.
• Observe conditions of station equipment; report or rectify abnormal conditions as the necessity occurs; locate and correct minor difficulties such as fuse replacement.
• Service, inspect and troubleshoot boilers, precipitators, service water systems, boiler air fans, cooling towers, fire protection systems and other generating station systems.
• Perform electric yard and station switching; clear and tag equipment
• Inspect the gas metering/regulating station and industrial gas supply stations
• Lubricates and maintains auxiliary equipment as required and reports needed repairs to supervision; makes minor mechanical adjustments such as: adjust low pressure valve packing, unplug hoppers, clinker grinders and feeders.
• Assist the Control Room Operator in performing Hold Card activities.
• Initiate work requests as required.
• Take reasonable care of Company tools and equipment assigned to him during working hour
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Direct and instruct employees assigned to work with him; assist in the training of other employees
• Perform similar or less skilled work in this classification or, when the diversity of work load requires, perform similar or less skilled work in equal or lower classifications.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations and practices.
• Complete any reports and forms used in connection with the performance of duties and provide pertinent information of equipment status to the operator’s relief.

Benefits

• Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
• Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.
• Treat others with respect and consideration.
• Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.
• Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.
• Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.
• Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees