Auxiliary Operator I

Oswego Harbor Power Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1800-MW rated fuel oil/natural gas fired power plant. The Auxiliary Operator 1 (AO1) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all Plant equipment under their control in accordance with written plant procedures and under the direction of the Control room operator or station management. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the Operator exercises initiative, using experience and good judgment in Plant operation. Comply with company policies including those concerning safety and environmental.

The Auxiliary Operator 1 (AO1) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all Plant equipment under their control in accordance with written plant procedures and under the direction of the Control room operator or station management. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the Operator exercises initiative, using experience and good judgment in Plant operation. Comply with company policies including those concerning safety and environmental.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Control room operator and station management:

• Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment.
• Understand and execute the equipment clearance and tagging procedure.
• Properly operate boiler, steam turbine, plant auxiliary equipment and systems during normal and emergency operation
• Communicate information clearly, both orally and written
• Assist others in performance testing.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.
• Generate and review Work Requests for execution of equipment repair.
• Operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data.
• Monitor and record data available using various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.
• Implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed.
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Communicate conditions of plant system and equipment to others
• Apply knowledge of steam power plant operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision-making and work tasks
• Operate computers and printers.
• Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.
• Work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties.
• Take, record, and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in plant operations or maintenance in an industrial setting or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and perform effectively without close supervision.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail required.

The successful candidate must:

• Be able to perform effectively in a team environment without close supervision,
• Can work well with and through others inside and outside of CAMS.
• Use discretion concerning confidential and sensitive company information, demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment to 345KV, high noise areas.
• Work in all temperatures and climate conditions. Some temperatures can be extreme.
• Performance of duties requires working rotating shifts and response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment and/or out-doors work environment. Out-doors environment at generating plant locations include: working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas at generating unit work locations
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• Requires operation of a personal computer.
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.