Power Plant Operator

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Job Summary

Responsible for basic operational knowledge of all plant systems and perform operation of the equipment within specification and environmental regulations and will work under the direction of skilled Plant Technicians.

Responsible for continuing to learn the proper function and perform maintenance of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Operate and maintain the facility in the control room or field, optimizing plant performance through established procedures.
• Required duties depend upon the particular field requiring skills for advancement.
• Assisting/performing troubleshooting of plant equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning, daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair /replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures.
• Provides skills for maintaining equipment at the plant
• Perform clearances in LOTOV under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor
• Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or machine tools necessary to support safe and productive work environments.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all electronic control systems and computers
• Understands and follows current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work
• Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE
• Assist with routine maintenance training and equipment operation training of other site employees.
• Perform the housekeeping functions and equipment cleaning necessary to maintain the Plant in a clean and neat condition.
  
  

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

• 2 -4 years of related experience
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures composed of basic: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• Demonstrate standard computer based skills
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
  
  

Additional Information

• Must be flexible to changing conditions and situations.
• Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations.
• When required for operation, maintenance or safety emergencies must be able to quickly access all areas of the plant including confined spaces, high elevations and hot areas.
• Must be able to visually read and respond to computer-generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts and variations in color.
• Must have manual dexterity required to operate keyboards, pushbuttons, dials and valves.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined space as required to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs of weight.
• Ability to pass respirator physical and fit test.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and other documents.
• Independently prioritize the workload and multitask to achieve completion of assigned tasks on time.
• Interact with all levels of management in a professional manner.
• Ability to manage external relationships with vendors and other contractors.
  
  

Must be able to successfully pass POSS/MASS pre-employment test.

This position can be filled at a level 1, 2, 3, 4 depending on skill level assessed.

Key Metrics:

• Progression of skill within primary skill set.
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 job performance measures predominately composed of Sign-offs of demonstrating different primary and auxiliary system operations and maintenance relevant to primary skill.
• Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

Fayette Plant

Pennsylvania

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