Technician Senior - Operations

GRAND RIVER DAM AUTHORITY•Chouteau, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician Senior – Operations (Control Room Operator) is responsible for the safe and efficient startup, operation, and shutdown of a power generation facility that includes a combined-cycle plant, a coal-fired plant, and associated support equipment. The position primarily works in the Control Room, monitoring plant systems, responding to alarms and upset conditions, and executing startup and shutdown procedures to meet generation requirements safely and efficiently. Field assignments include maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and de-energized electrical equipment, including turbines, compressors, motors, pumps, and auxiliary equipment. The role provides general direction for operation of a multi-unit facility with approximately 1 GW of combined energy output. It operates combustion and steam turbines and balance-of-plant equipment, coordinates operations and maintenance with on-site personnel, and works under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and management. The position maintains operational records, supports maintenance and regulatory programs, follows operating procedures and environmental requirements, and works flexible or rotating schedules as needed for reliable facility operation. The position is located at the Grand River Energy Center in Chouteau, Oklahoma. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of six years of operational experience in a power plant or similar large industrial setting; a technical degree or certification in a related field may count as qualifying experience for up to two years.
All internal candidates must have completed the Plant Operator IV Qualification; external applicants must complete the qualification within six months of recruitment.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong technical skills.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of gas/steam turbine operations.
Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls.
Extensive working knowledge of the power plant industry.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and extended hours when necessary, and availability for emergency callouts and scheduled shift coverage.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field.
Gas turbine and/or coal experience.
At least one year of Control Room experience.

Responsibilities

Promote continual improvement by identifying opportunities to improve safety and equipment reliability.
Provide general direction for operation of a multi-unit combined-cycle and coal-fired facility with approximately 1 GW of combined energy output.
Safely operate combustion turbine generators and balance-of-plant equipment, coordinating operations and maintenance requirements with on-site Operator/Technicians.
Initiate, operate, and shut down combustion and steam turbines and auxiliary equipment as needed.
Read meters, gauges, and automatic monitoring devices, and record operating data such as temperature, vibration, operating hours, pressure, and fluid levels.
Monitor, document, and assess system conditions; maintain and review operational and maintenance logs; and inform management of abnormal situations and work progress when required.
Use P&IDs, operating procedures, and technical manuals to maintain and repair facility equipment and keep it within specified operating ranges.
Support the facility maintenance philosophy and use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Follow regulatory procedures and facility safety protocols, and perform assigned compliance-related tasks.
Handle hazardous materials and wastes and perform spill prevention and control tasks as directed and in accordance with regulations.
Operate the plant according to established procedures and prescribed operating guidelines, prioritizing safety, environmental permit compliance, and generation requirements.
Maintain operating manuals, technical references, prints, diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
Support field technicians executing maintenance plans, including Lockout/Tagout, equipment identification, troubleshooting, and preparation of work requests.
Participate in GRDA safety and regulatory compliance programs.
Create, organize, and maintain accurate records.
Perform other assigned duties as required.
Work rotating shifts, flexible or irregular hours, overtime, extended hours, emergency callouts, and scheduled shift coverage as necessary.