Plant Operator - Ravenswood, NY

Joining IHI Power Services Corporation (IPSC) means you’ll be part of a team that values its employees as the backbone of the company. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 401(k) plan and a range of wellness benefits. Diversity, Respect, and Inclusion are a commitment from the entire organization, treating everyone with respect, valuing differences, and empowering all to have a voice.

IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the U.S. Power Generation Industry across the country. Our team includes experts from diverse technical backgrounds: power operations, engineering, asset management, finance, human resources, administration, safety, and environmental.

We are hiring a Power Plant Operator at our Ravenswood, NY plant. The role is onsite only. The position reports to Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager. Starting pay ranges from $48.65 to $53.18 per hour, with potential to increase to $65.77 within 2 years through training and advancement. The Operator is a multidisciplinary technician who:

• Assist or lead in starting, operating, and stopping the plant, and respond to abnormal or emergency conditions while complying with safety and environmental requirements.
• Continuously monitor system and component conditions to determine plant and equipment performance.
• Operate all plant equipment to meet dispatch requirements and report issues to Control Room Operator, Shift Supervisor, Maintenance or Direct Manager.
• Lead in conducting acceptance and performance tests on existing or new plant equipment.
• Perform emergency activities to maintain electric service and safeguard station equipment.
• Control plant evolutions to ensure safe, effective conduct and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Plan and lead basic mechanical maintenance duties such as predictive and preventive maintenance, replacing basic parts (filters, gaskets, etc.), adjusting valve packing, changing oil, and other minor maintenance tasks.
• Open, close, rack, reset, and perform routine maintenance on breakers and switch gear up to 345 kV.
• Provide direction and oversight to temporarily assigned personnel, including subcontractors on plant operations and maintenance matters.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and analysis on indication and control equipment.
• Collect, analyze “trending” information, and provide recommendations on equipment performance and forecast possible failures.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Maintain assigned working locations in a neat and orderly condition.
• Complete other tasks as requested by Operations Manager or Direct Report.

• High school graduate or equivalent, with trade school, related military service training, or technical training. Additional professional training is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in power generation facilities, process plants or equivalent military experience. Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required licenses as mandated by agencies.

• Basic math skills, good verbal communication, and proficiency with power and precision tools.
• Can work independently and cooperate with coworkers.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions for operating and maintaining power plant equipment and machinery.
• Adheres strictly to safety practices and procedures.
• Responds to audio alarms and sound…