What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUXILIARY OPERATOR position at Santee Cooper?
Position Description
Responsible for operating, inspecting, and monitoring auxiliary support equipment to assist the Unit Operator and Shift Supervisor with operation of the boiler/turbine/generator and other station systems including scrubbers and SCRs.
Essential Job Tasks
$30.05 - $37.55 (min. - mid.)
Responsible for operating, inspecting, and monitoring auxiliary support equipment to assist the Unit Operator and Shift Supervisor with operation of the boiler/turbine/generator and other station systems including scrubbers and SCRs.
Essential Job Tasks
- Conducts routine inspections of turbines, generators, boilers, scrubbers, and all related equipment, unloads fuel oil/used oil trucks, and reports unusual conditions to Unit Operator or Shift Supervisor to ensure reliable performance of station equipment.
- Assists Unit Operator in operation of electrical generating units as necessary to maintain proper operation of the station, including compliance with safety and environmental programs and permits.
- Operates various subsystems, with guidance or assistance, such as water plant, ash removal system, cooling water systems, flyash and coal conveyor systems, scrubbers, SCRs, and chemical feed systems as necessary to maintain operation of the station.
- Maintains and cleans equipment in regularly assigned areas to ensure reliable operation and clean equipment.
- Records necessary readings on turbines, generators, boilers, scrubbers, SCRs, and auxiliary equipment to monitor equipment performance and reports abnormal conditions to supervision.
- Opens and closes valves, racks electrical breakers, and opens and closes high voltage disconnects, up to 230 KV, (in accordance with the Corporate Switching Procedure), with guidance or assistance, for daily operation and LOTO (lockout tagout) clearance purposes.
- Assists maintenance section as needed when not required on operations duty to maintain high level of productivity and economical operations.
- Serves as a member of and maintains qualification as a member of the emergency response teams.
- Develops general knowledge of station systems to ensure ability to operate effectively in emergency situations and increase station reliability.
- High School Diploma/GED 2 years industrial experience preferred.
- Technical or industrial courses preferred.
$30.05 - $37.55 (min. - mid.)
Salary : $30 - $38