Combined Cycle Operator I, II, or III (CCO I, II, III)

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Job Summary

Job Title

Combined Cycle Operator I, II or III (CCO I, II or III)

Seniority Group

Production

Summary/Responsibilities

“Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.”

On a rotating shift schedule, the Combined Cycle Operator I (CCO I) is responsible for the coordination, and the safe and efficient operation, of the generating units at the respective Power Station, to include HRSGs and all associated balance of plant equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for achieving the minimal level of required operations skill tasks in the operation of the Power Station. The incumbent is also required to perform duties in water chemistry.

The CCO I is responsible for successfully completing the Regulated and Renewable Energy Florida (RREF) Development Program and will be required to progress to a CCO III level. The CCO I will be required to demonstrate elements of a progression skill level of competence from selected journeyman tasks in the following three maintenance fields: electrical, instrumentation and controls (I&C), and mechanical. This is referred to as an Operator Maintenance Qualification and shall be completed within approximately 18 months of being placed in the CCO classification. Incumbents must comply with all requirements under the training program, which involves, but is not limited to, training timelines and periodic performance assessments.

Position has call-out responsibilities and must be available to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends, or holidays, and in all weather conditions. Requires ability to travel and stay overnight to various locations and the ability to work/respond on short notice to support planned/unplanned/emergency site events.

Employees bidding the CCO classifications will not be able to bid out of the position for a period of 12 months after becoming Control Board qualified.

Qualifications

• A journeyman operator level skill.
• Ability to successfully complete the RREF Development Program for Combined Cycle Operators.
• Experience in troubleshooting and correcting electrical, mechanical and I&C problems.
• Must be fully competent in power station operations.
• Must be well versed in the underlying theoretical applications of thermodynamics.
• A complete understanding of power station water chemistry functions and applications (e.g., proper sampling, analysis, and related instrument calibrations).
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  

Experience

• Must have worked as a journeyman operator at either a combustion turbine (simple or combined cycle), coal, oil, nuclear or natural gas power station. (Solar, wind or hydro experience does not apply).
• Or, must possess military experience/technical school training (e.g., ancillary power operations), or, previous work experience equivalent to a journeyman skill that may be assessed at a Journeyman level.
  
  

Specific Requirements

• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) Test at the Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) level. Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) Test
  
  

Working Conditions

• Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility. On-site employees are also required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location, not greater than 50 miles one way.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts to cover a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation, around rotating and energized equipment.
• Must be available for callouts and long working hours.
• Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment
• Must be able to work around rotating equipment
• Ability to work in the field with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to push/pull weights up to 50 lbs
• Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc.
• Ability to sit for 2-3 hours;
• Ability to stand a minimum of 5-6 hours
• Ability to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights
• Ability to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat
• Must be able to read construction drawings and prints
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a hardhat, steel toed safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection and arc flash protective gear.
• Ability to work around equipment that generates electromagnetic fields (EMF)
• Ability to obtain and maintain respirator qualifications
• Ability to work in confined spaces .
• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
  
  

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

Hines Energy Complex

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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