Operations Equipment Operator

Description

The Operations Equipment Operator will operate, service, monitor, and tag out all plant auxiliary equipment and/or components of a system. Communicate to operators and supervisors the operating status of the plant' equipment. Monitor and inspect all plant equipment. Operate remote controls, local controls, and devices for proper operation of plant equipment. Service, adjust, lubricate, clean, inspect and repair plant equipment.

Gavin Generation is a 2,600-megawatt supercritical coal-fired power station in the village of Cheshire, Ohio, United States. It is majority owned by Energy Capital Partners and a minor stake is held by Javelin Global Commodities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, checking, operating, isolating, monitoring operating conditions and putting in or taking out of service, plant equipment. This includes equipment in isolated locations and in all weather conditions. Place Clearance Tags as directed. Evaluate plant and equipment conditions by touch, sight, smell, sound, and instrumentation indications. Record and diagnose all problems and report them to the supervisor.
• Answer emergency alarms and fire alarms, as assigned. Train for and carry out assignments in firefighting, first aid and other emergency programs as required. Perform duties in accordance with Company's safety rules, OSHA regulations, operating regulations, and practices.
• Patrol and inspect plant material conveying equipment for such items as: hot bearings, plugged chutes and equalization of material on belts where applicable.
• Operate, close, inspect, clean, and make minor repairs and adjustments to pulverizers, feeders, fans, dampers, registers, burners, air heaters, oil lighters, ignitors, soot blowers, oil filtering and purifying equipment and similar plant equipment.
• Test heat exchangers and other plant equipment and systems for leaks, locate and repair leaks, if no welding is involved.
• Dismantle, inspect, clean, reassemble and make minor repairs to small motors, pumps, fans, defects in electrical systems and similar plant equipment.
• Assist employees as required and perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate in Applied Sciences Degree (Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology preferred); OR high school diploma with four (4) years of related work experience; OR high school diploma with two (2) years of related military experience.
• Must satisfactorily complete and exhibit the ability to gain a working knowledge of all applicable operating instructions and procedures.
• Must be able to learn the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work. Must be able to learn the tools and equipment and their use as required in the work. Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints and specifications and can gain a working knowledge of OSHA and Environmental guidelines.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

All plant employees are expected to work safely at all times. Working at the power plant may involve:

• Exposure to varied outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions, high noise levels, hazardous areas, and diverse work surfaces.
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective gear.
• Working near high-voltage equipment and operating heavy machinery, with proper training and safety protocols.
• Entry into confined spaces and potentially hazardous environments, often accompanied by exposure to loud machinery and equipment.
• Physical activities including walking, standing for extended periods, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders/stairs, operating large valves, and performing tasks requiring up to 50 lbs. of pulling, turning, lifting, or carrying.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating switches, pushbuttons, and other controls.
• Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Participation in a post-offer physical examination and drug screening, as well as ongoing random drug testing.
• Compliance with strict smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Salary : $30 - $46