Auxiliary Operator - Mooreland Power Plant

Summary

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the Auxiliary Operator assigned to a rotating shift schedule is responsible for assisting in all phases of plant operation. Incumbent monitors and operates all auxiliary equipment. When necessary, the incumbent may perform plant lab or maintenance activities.

• Responsible for monitoring and recording hourly readings for all auxiliary equipment and take corrective action to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Operate auxiliary equipment during startup, normal conditions, and shutdowns under the direction of the Shift Supervisor in a safe and reliable manner.
• Operate demineralizers, water filters and chlorinators, add chemicals to boiler as directed and monitor cooling water system.
• Maintain proper lubrication, air, water, and gas supply to all operating and standby equipment.
• Report any abnormal operating conditions to the Shift Supervisor.
• Perform minor mechanical maintenance on auxiliary equipment and report such to the Shift Supervisor.
• Assist in training of new personnel.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, E&I maintenance or laboratory duties as assigned.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrate technical knowledge equal to job requirements, pursue training and development opportunities, continuously build knowledge and skills, share expertise with others.
• Quantity:
  Meet productivity goals, complete work in a timely manner, strive to increase productivity.
• Quality:
  Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance, monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Problem Solving:
  Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Attendance/Punctuality:
  Be consistently at work and on time; use paid leave within policy; inform supervisor of absences.
• Organizational Support:
  Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organization’s goals and values.
• Dependability:
  Follow instructions and respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; commit to long hours when necessary; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Safety and Security:
  Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Customer Service:
  Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments to customers.
• Cost Consciousness:
  Work within approved budget; develop and implement cost saving measures; conserve organizational resources.

• Education and Experience:
  
  An associate’s degree in a related field and a minimum of one year of experience in power plant operations. Each additional two years of directly related experience may be substituted for one year of education.
• Knowledge of the principles of power plant operation, including the steam water cycle, basic electricity, hydraulics, and fluid and gas properties is also preferred.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively to other employees.
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use a personal computer to access the intranet and Microsoft Office software as required.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  This job requires a current driver’s license.

Incumbent works a rotating shift schedule or irregular schedule as required and may be required to work overtime and on…