What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Plant Operator - Nuiqsut position at North Slope Borough?
Operate and maintain stationary engines and mechanical equipment to provide continuous power, water and sewer services to village residents.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Monitors, operates and maintains power plant equipment in accordance with standard Department procedures and Borough policy; may supervise staff and provide guidance and training to other operators.
Monitors equipment and gauges and makes necessary adjustments to water temperatures and pressures.
Operates and maintains stationary engines, generator sets, associated mechanical equipment and facilities.
Changes oil, fuel and air filter.
Maintain a daily log of equipment performance, power output, generator operations, and power and fuel outages.
Installs and monitors new electrical services and meters.
Complete monthly meter readings reports, work orders and documentation.
Assists Lead Power Plant Operator and Village Services Supervisor with inventory; requests, receives and store supplies and equipment.
Inspects and cleans equipment and facility; reports maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor.
Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.
Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.
Responds to power plant alarms and power failures, and reports problems to supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Two years of power plant work experience.
Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Monitors, operates and maintains power plant equipment in accordance with standard Department procedures and Borough policy; may supervise staff and provide guidance and training to other operators.
Monitors equipment and gauges and makes necessary adjustments to water temperatures and pressures.
Operates and maintains stationary engines, generator sets, associated mechanical equipment and facilities.
Changes oil, fuel and air filter.
Maintain a daily log of equipment performance, power output, generator operations, and power and fuel outages.
Installs and monitors new electrical services and meters.
Complete monthly meter readings reports, work orders and documentation.
Assists Lead Power Plant Operator and Village Services Supervisor with inventory; requests, receives and store supplies and equipment.
Inspects and cleans equipment and facility; reports maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor.
Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.
Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.
Responds to power plant alarms and power failures, and reports problems to supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Two years of power plant work experience.
Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
- 265.16 within the probationary period. Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period. Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
- 273.16 within the probationary period. Ability to obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within the probationary period.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.