What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Plant Operator - Senior position at Wisconsin Department of Corrections?
This position operates the centralized power plant and is responsible for complete operation of a full range of equipment used in the generation of steam heat by high pressure gas fueled boilers; performs other maintenance duties as assigned.
Position perform duties such as:
- Adjust controls to provide correct operating level/conditions.
- Monitor control systems and watch for changes in pressures, temperatures, steam flow, air flow, water levels, etc.
- Take readings from charts, meters, gauges, etc., record information, maintain logs and records.
- Operate and service auxiliary equipment such as steam driven turbines, air compressors, boiler feed pumps, condensate pumps, condensate receiver storage, de-aerating heater, make-up water system, chemical pumps, coal handling equipment, ash removal systems, over fire air, forced draft fans.
- Test water for chemical treatment, and adjust dosage of chemicals to maintain proper level.
- Maintain all power plant equipment.
- Clean power plant and equipment including; boilers, turbines, generators, switch gear, shop, equipment operating areas, and locker room.
- Use emergency Power Plant operation procedures.
Qualifications
1. Considerable knowledge of the operation of gas and oil operated high pressure water tube boilers, water pumps, steam turbines, pressure gauges, temperature gauges, flow meters, feed water heaters, diesel engines, reverse osmosis, and softeners.
2. Knowledge of electrical generators, electric control panels and electrical distribution.
3. Knowledge of water testing and water treatment.
4. Knowledge of power plant occupational hazards and safety precautions for high pressure power plant operation.
5. Ability to operate and make minor repairs and maintain all power plant equipment.
Please apply online at: wisc.jobs (job ID: 19068)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.32 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person