Auxiliary Operator

Position: Auxiliary Operator 2
About Contour Global

Contour Global, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 5.5 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 800 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12.6 GW under development.

Contour Global is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long- term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose.

We are looking for an

Auxiliary Operator

Hobbs, New Mexico (On-site)

Job Summary

The Auxiliary Operator is responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient operation of the Power Plant, and the supporting equipment and systems. This position reports to the Operations Manager. The Auxiliary Operator carries out all routine water/gas chemistry analysis, inspects and monitors operating components, and reports Plant status. The Auxiliary Operator will also support the maintenance of the facility. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

Health and safety

• Have a strong working knowledge of the Contour Global Health & Safety Management System and its respective safe work practices, i.e., Permit to Work, Management of Change, and Contractor Safety etc.

• Coach and mentor facility employee through engagement on proper safety behaviors, use of the Contour Global Management System and its respective expectations and through on-going participation of in Health & Safety activities i.e., inspection, incident investigation and visible felt leadership.

• Verify job tasks are adequately reviewed prior to initiating work and when changes occur in the work environment or tasks requirements.

• Ensure all Incidents and potential adverse events (i.e., Near Misses) are quickly communicated to Plant leadership and Health & Safety site/regional support.

Main Duties

• Performs work, as assigned by the Operations Manager based on assignments, obtains direct guidance from the Control Room Operator.

• Assists with operations of equipment, and monitors operational parameters, ensuring reliability and continuous operability of equipment.

• Operates and maintains a wide variety of Power Plant equipment.

• Maintain operations of chemical-pumping system, ensuring optimal chemistry control, and equipment reliability.

• Assists with maintenance activities; to include mechanical work, and electrical repair activities.

• Performs or assists with, depending on the level of complexity, preventive maintenance actions.

• Performs or assists with, depending on the level of complexity, planned maintenance (PM), and routine repairs to damaged or malfunctioning equipment.

• Withdraws parts and supplies from inventory; and completes usage reports, to report such withdrawals, in the Plant's inventory control system. Assists in physical inventory.

• Works on and repairs rotating equipment, chemical systems, and water-processing equipment.

• Performs or assists, with chemical handling and off-loads.

• Perform emergency operations and maintenance, to maintain production and safeguard facility equipment.

• Obtains direction from other team members to effect changes in Plant conditions and chemistry.

• Actively supports the Maintenance team in the execution of maintenance plans; by providing lock-out/tag-out support, equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, or other areas, as needed.

• Fully supports and participates, in CG Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Physical requirements include standing on feet for extended periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting to fifty (50) pounds.

• Protective equipment must be worn in the…