Temp - Plant Operator

Ormat • NV

100d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of power plant and all associated equipment in accordance with procedures, guidelines, and operating directives in effect. Perform multi-skilled operational tasks. Has the ability to perform all operational duties associated with the power plant. Trains and guides less experienced operations personnel.

Requirements

• The ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the areas of assignment as acquired in three to four years of high school.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment, systems construction, capacities limitations, theories of operation and operating procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of plant design and equipment locations, valve configurations, and normal range of flows, temperatures, and levels preferred.
• Safe use of tools, plant safety rules, probable causes of equipment and systems malfunctions preferred.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Basic knowledge of water chemistry and electrical test equipment and troubleshooting preferred.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• The ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• The ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Must be accurate, detail oriented, self-managing and self-motivated, with excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, attention to detail and follow through skills.
• Must be able to work well individually or in a team orientated environment with the ability to multi-task and change priorities as needed.
• Must have the ability to communicate verbally and visually in a clear, effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to, supports and complies with all company safety and environmental policies and practices.
• Performs all activities outside the control room at the power plant, including startups, shutdowns as well as operate and monitor all auxiliary supporting equipment.
• Record and review various logs and reports regarding flows, pressures, temperatures, levels, and other information.
• Monitors all monitored parameters for trends and abnormalities.
• Maintains the plant area, tools, always building and grounds in a clean and safe condition.
• Takes immediate corrective action in response to emergency situations.
• Performs minor corrective, predictive, and preventive maintenance as directed.
• Operates various pieces of equipment, such as forklifts, machine tools and electrical test equipment.
• Documents equipment problems, writes work orders, work instructions and maintenance repair requests.
• Trains to improve personal skills and the skills of co-workers related to the job.
• Complete all project specific training as required by the position.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees