Plant Maintenance Operator; PMO; UNB

Position Summary

In this role the Plant Maintenance Operator will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of plant equipment including coal handling, ash, pollution abatement systems, boilers, and turbine/generator auxiliary equipment. Maintenance activities typically include troubleshooting deficiencies, performing preventative and minor corrective maintenance.

35.16 – 53.20 per hour (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Operation & Maintenance Supervisor

Gillette, Wyoming

• Communicate with supervisor and other crew members on plant equipment operating condition and other pertinent information of assigned work areas, maintenance projects, and vehicles.
• Perform start-up, operation, monitoring, shutdown and tag out of plant auxiliary equipment at the equipment location.
• Be familiar with equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures, systems and perform corrective action to maintain equipment within operational parameters.
• Troubleshoot and report all abnormal plant conditions and required maintenance via the “Work Request” system.
• Complete any scheduled maintenance assignments and document completion in prescribed time.
• Provide lubrication, preventative, corrective, and overhaul maintenance on equipment, as assigned.
• Assist other PMO, IT, plant personnel, and contract maintenance as required.
• Operate all plant mobile equipment.
• Unload and transport ash, coal, and fly ash as required.
• Perform general operations, general maintenance and general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Work safely, following company policies, procedures and work practices in positive, cooperative, and productive manner.

• Be aware of and routinely inspect equipment to assure plant systems are operated per design and in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of (3) three years power plant, industrial plant and/or maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company and insurer standards (required driving responsibilities).

• A.S. in power/industrial plant or completion of mechanic apprentice program.
• General knowledge of operations and maintenance with plant equipment and systems.
• Increasing level of understanding the equipment and systems required through years of service.
• Make maintenance related decisions concerning the operations and maintenance of equipment with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to read and understand written material.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate computers.
• Ability to make decisions, monitor and evaluate plant systems and status of plant operations.
• Ability to understand, review and revise schematics, drawings and equipment manual.
• Ability to operate computer/digital control systems.
• Rotating shift work, 12-hour shifts.

Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

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