T-Combined Cycle Operator

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Job Title:

Combined Cycle Operator

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of work connected with the operations, inspections, and maintenance of Combined Cycle Generation sites. Performs varied mechanical, basic electrical and basic control and instrument maintenance activities and other duties necessary to maintain steam & electric generation facilities.

What You Will Do:

• Performs Combined Cycle operations, inspections, and maintenance in a safe and efficient manner adhering to all company guidelines to ensure compliance with all city, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs and participates in job safety briefings, safety reviews and safety observations.
• Maintains proficiency in operation of Combined Cycle Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Performs Contractor safety orientations and job safety briefings with contractors performing work, as required. Works closely with contractors on troubleshooting, repairing and/or installing equipment.
• Observes, operates and initiates repairs to Combined Cycle equipment.
• Maintains an accurate operating log of equipment and performs preventive maintenance to sustain equipment availability and reliability.
• Performs and documents routine inspections and maintenance of the site, Combined Cycle and related equipment utilizing Maximo and predictive and preventive maintenance processes and procedures.
• Performs and documents routine inspections of the site, Combined Cycle and related equipment, and collects and retains necessary data to support regulatory permit requirements and reporting.
• Maintains performance monitoring and control equipment. Monitors gas and steam turbine performance. Keeps testing records as assigned.
• Participates in the performance of warehouse activities, ordering supplies as needed, and supports inventory activities.
• Ensures monitoring, calibration and minor repairs of recording and indicating instrumentation including emissions control & monitoring systems are performed.
• Performs and participates in regular inspections, overhauls and maintenance of related plant equipment.
• Maintains and operates water treatment systems. Receives and unloads acid, caustic and other chemicals needed for the operation of the facility. Troubleshoots and ensures repairs to the water treatment system controls and valves. Maintains optimum water treatment system performance and environmental water permits compliance.
• Performs tests and reports data on water treatment systems.
• Safely operates mobile equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
• Performs various generating plant and shop area housekeeping functions.
• Supports safety, plant reliability, productivity, and plant efficiency improvements by participating in various continuous improvement activities.
• Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position. Qualified to perform the duties of subordinate positions including Combined Cycle Operator II and laboratory positions.
• Train other employees to qualify in this and subordinate positions.
• Supports operation and maintenance activities at other generating facilities as needed.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience:

• 2 years Power Generation maintenance and/or operations experience.
• 2 years in any one or a combination of the electrical, mechanical or instrument and control trades or 2 years of Combined Cycle maintenance and/or operations experience.

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel.
• Travel can include occasional overnight stays.
• Employees in this job classification are covered by the Residency Policy and will be required to live within 60 minutes of their headquarters.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong sense of personal and technical responsibility.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Possess necessary skills in basic electrical, basic instrument and control and basic mechanical.
• Ability to work from blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
• High degree of mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Demonstrated technical ability.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and work with others.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems.
• A thorough understanding of the physical aspects of a Combined Cycle Generating Facility including open combustion processes, thermodynamics, physics, and theory of operation.
• Knowledge of company safety rules.

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