Plant Operator

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Job Summary:

Plum Point Energy Station is a 680 net MW coal-fired power plant located approximately 50 miles north of Memphis near Osceola, Arkansas. The Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems and equipment on a continuous basis.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responds to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and executes plant shutdown and start-up procedures as required
• Assures that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of all equipment related to an electrical generation facility
• Operates equipment safely and with the intent to minimize risk to personnel and equipment
• Operates/maintains plant equipment at maximum operating efficiency
• Contributes to plant profitability by eliminating wasted materials and supplies and maintaining high productivity
• Performs necessary maintenance activities
• Writes and maintains equipment logs, operational logs, and other reports as required in a clear professional manner
• Maintains readings, records and reports
• Participates in daily preventative, scheduled and corrective maintenance activities in a safe, effective, and timely manner
• Provides assistance with plant clean-up and housekeeping activities as required
• Establishes good working relations with teammates, team leaders, plant technical experts, and engineers
• Operates station vehicles such as forklifts, trucks, overhead cranes, and mobile cranes
• Reviews instruction manuals and develops troubleshooting procedures for equipment
• Reports upset conditions or other anomalies in plant status to the Shift Supervisor
• Make entries in the Operating Log and approve and issue Tag outs as required
• Receive and respond to electrical, steam and fuel dispatcher's orders and requests
• Perform emergency operations to maintain electric service and safeguard station equipment
• Provide direction to Auxiliary Plant Operators to effect changes in plant conditions and chemistry
• May also give direction to maintenance personnel on matters pertaining to plant operations
• Performs other duties as required
• Operate from established and well-known procedures under general directions and minimum supervision
• Make decisions within prescribed operating and causality procedures and guidelines
• Execute on recurring work situations of high complexity, with occasional variations from the norm
• Has authority to control the operation of the plant, and must always do so in a safe manner resulting in no accidents and in compliance with all environmental permits
• Effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow plant personnel, relative to the condition of the plant equipment and performance, and provide suggestions for plant improvements
• Perform duties in such a way to result in an optimum cost-benefit ratio
• Has the responsibility to both the customer and co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customer’s needs are being met

Working Conditions:

• Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.)
• Work with hazardous materials may be required
• Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions
• "On call" status will periodically be required
• Some overnight travel required
• Rotating shift work is required

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience in plant operations or a related field required.
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle; valid Driver’s License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in a technical field desirable.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of and adheres to all safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out and the use of personal protective equipment
• Ability to read, understand and respond to written instructions and logbook notations
• Understands and follows regulatory requirements
• Demonstrates ability to use plant drawings, blueprints, and manuals
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment layout and plant systems

Physical Requirements:

• Work on feet for 12-hour periods
• Frequent stair and ladder climbing
• Routine lifting of 50 pounds
• Have ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals
• Ability to discern assorted colors

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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