Outside Plant Operator

Summary: The Outside Plant Operator will operate and monitor the plant equipment and systems that support the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally should production of high-pressure steam and electricity.

Job Description: With safety as a priority, the Outside Plant Operator is expected to become competent to perform the following tasks during his/her prescribed training term:

• Performs station shift operations, including start-up and shutdown of equipment;
• Perform operations tasks on three Frame 6001B gas turbines;
• Perform operations tasks on one steam turbine;
• Perform operations tasks on two gas compressors;
• Performs resin regenerations, RO cleaning, and dual media backwashing;
• Operate startup and shutdown two auxiliary boilers as necessary;
• Operate, startup and shutdown boiler feed pumps, DA feed pumps and deaerator;
• Operate and maintain all balance of plant equipment;
• Assists CRO in controls operation as needed;
• Performs routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; supports corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained of supervised;
• Perform water chemistry testing and system adjustments to maintain proper chemistry control;
• Maintains shift operating logs and records, including the reading and recording of gauges and meters;
• Arranges for or provides timely care and maintenance of all plant equipment;
• Issue work permits for Cogeneration area equipment;
• Generate, hang and clear lock out tag out packages;
• Perform confined space attendant, and entrant duties;
• Performs housekeeping duties as required;
• Implements safe working habits identifies hazards and takes corrective actions;
• Write and review Cogeneration and utilities area procedures;
• Write reports as necessary;
• Be able to respond to control room alarms for the purpose of relieving the CRO for up to an hour at a time for meetings or other activities;
• Ability to learn the principles and operations of power plant equipment.

Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Post-secondary degree or certificate from a technical or trade school preferred.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ Operator experience in a power plant environment; technical training and previous success in performing technical functions in a power plant environment preferred;

Work Process Skills

• While engaged in company business, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous business-like manner, showing respect and consideration for fellow employees and other site personnel, such as contractors and guests;
• Cooperate with your co-workers in a manner that is positive and constructive; accept that there are different opinions and ideas; discuss issues in a professional manner looking for solutions that can be resolved at your level;
• To communicate work related issues along with recommended solutions to your coworkers and/or supervisor in a timely and professional manner;
• Be accepting of changes to your day to day routing as the business needs dictate;
• Comply with all Morris Cogeneration policies and procedures and all Federal/State Laws.
• Ability to follow lawful instructions by management as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to operation of hand and power tools;
• Ability to lift at least 80 lbs;
• Ability to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters;
• Ability to work in hot, noisy and dark environments;
• Ability to work at heights;
• Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection;
• Ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level;
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time;
• · Able to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and machine parts;
• Ability to communicate clearly with plant personnel, including the ability to give and receive instructions over a radio;
• Ability to see clearly; safely and readily identifying the labels, gauges, dials and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties;
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions and procedures in English;
• Ability to work outside of a normal shift rotation during…