Plant Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 years in Industrial Electrical, Power Plant Operations, Solar Field Operations, Emergency Generators
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Training and experience in troubleshooting, maintenance and servicing of a Solar Turbine Titan 130 Generator is desirable.
• Specialized Training in Electric Generation Systems.
• Energy Management and Mechanical Systems Experience.
• Understanding of Controls such as Trane, Siemens and/or Johnson Controls.
• Working knowledge of modular power plant processes, specifically Solar Turbines Titan 130 Gas Turbine Generators.
• Working knowledge of control system operations, remote operations and SCADA system operations
• Ability to read and interpret line drawings
• Ability to identify problems and determine appropriate action for repairs
• Knowledge of mechanical systems for implementation of appropriate repairs
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and national).
• Developed supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the 26 MW Generation Turbine Plant operation and maintenance, testing and servicing.
• Lead the operation, maintenance and repairs to the campus building and life safety generator systems.
• Execute all operational tasks, maintenance and repairs to the campus 1-Megawatt solar field.
• Responsible for generation control system and SCADA system. Must be able to recognize control alarms and resolve them in short periods.
• Assist in installation, system start-up, commissioning, and testing generation plant as appropriate.
• Adjust and troubleshoot electric grid paralleling switchgear associated with turbine generator plant.
• Adjust and troubleshoot volume of gas feeds to generator turbines and ensures controlled air-cooled environment is maintained to turbine/generator compartments.
• Complete minor and major repairs for the turbine generation plant.
• Maintain oil levels on supplemental equipment servicing the generators.
• Repairs, maintains, alters, installs, operates air delivery equipment, supports components, heating and ventilation units, including heating and cooling coils, pre-heaters, dampers, heat exchangers and associated control systems.
• Inspects, installs, and repairs piping fixtures and equipment including hand valves, relief valves, pressure-reducing valves, lift pumps, vacuum pumps, circulating pumps, air compressors and expansion joints.
• Works on traditional and computerized control systems.
• Performs standby duties as assigned.
• Works on water treatment for various types of closed and open systems.
• Test equipment for leaks and make corrections where necessary.
• Checks gauges and make inspections for preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Recommends requisition materials and parts.
• May guide and assist with training new hires or other special trade positions.
• Installs and programs power generation system controls.
• Troubleshoots controls as necessary.
• Works with voltages from 12VDC – 13,800VAC
• Performs related duties as assigned.