Utility Tech.-Power Operator Job West Point Pennsylvania USA,Engineering

Position: Utility Tech.-Power House Operator
Location: West Point

Job Responsibilities

Operate and maintain proper operating conditions on boilers, power generating equipment, and associated auxiliaries including a high‑pressure feedwater boiler, major natural gas pressure‑reducing system, compressed air, potable water and steam/electrical distribution systems to meet variable load conditions.

Operate and regenerate water softeners, deionized softeners, neutralization, and boiler feedwater treatment system, making resin changes as necessary and ensuring efficient operation.

Operate and maintain steam‑driven and fossil‑fuel fired electric generating systems and associated equipment.

Operate utility systems/equipment within specified environmental emissions monitoring limits; respond to alarms/emissions exceptions by making proper system/equipment adjustments and notifying appropriate authorities.

Check yard piping systems including natural gas, fuel oil, steam, and condensate for proper operation; monitor and maintain associated manholes, valves, connections, valve boxes, traps, condensate receiving stations, etc.; perform appropriate maintenance to assure service reliability.

Operate, as necessary, compressed air, chilled water, and condenser water systems including associated auxiliaries in the utility system area.

Operate and maintain proper operating conditions on all waste‑heat boilers, portable boilers and associated auxiliaries.

Monitor and operate the waste treatment systems, including pumps, blowers, tank levels, and hazardous material as necessary.

Maintain proper equipment conditions by performing routine maintenance, including oiling, changing oil as required, greasing, packing, cleaning, adjusting, changing and/or cleaning burners and strainers/filters, housekeeping, etc.; troubleshoot and make general repairs, adjustments and corrections as necessary for continuity of efficient service.

Check applicable equipment and operating instruments and take necessary steps to maintain proper operating conditions; maintain records of operating details including fuel, water, steam, chemical, electrical data, etc.; produce daily shift reports, change recording charts as required, and enter data into shift logbooks or automated systems.

Maintain boiler water chemistry; perform chemical tests/analysis of boiler feedwater, condensate return, and other plant systems; troubleshoot and take actions to correct problem areas; add chemicals as required and maintain records.

Prepare equipment and/or systems for modification, tie‑in, or overhaul by shutting down as required; return systems to service.

Maintain proper system and equipment operation in all utility areas to ensure energy and water usage efficiency; inspect and maintain boilers and power‑generating equipment, and participate in scheduled maintenance and overhaul.

Evaluate power (steam and electrical) requirements and operate system efficiently considering plant demands, steam‑driven equipment, and accessories.

Print computer‑generated equipment efficiency and combustion test data on all boilers for proper plant set‑up.

Perform soundings of fuel oil storage tanks, caustic and acid tanks; oversee bulk deliveries; perform inspections of associated containment areas; maintain required records of levels; respond to spills and notify proper authorities; pull required oil samples from tanks, vessels and equipment for analysis.

Operate various communications equipment, monitor assigned systems and respond to emergency alarms from utility monitoring systems and outside utility companies.

Operate the boiler and power generation control system and associated equipment remotely, locally, automatically or by hand as required under normal and emergency conditions; monitor, troubleshoot and act on input from boilers and power system graphics, panels, and annunciator systems; make required adjustments on controls to maintain proper water levels, steam pressure, combustion air/fuel, power generation and distribution requirements.

Provide coordination, direction and guidance for operations, maintenance and contract personnel as required to support powerhouse/plant operation, maintenance and projects; resolve plant operational problems…