DOTP-Plant Operator

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Operates and monitors auxiliary equipment and systems which support the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound production of electricity.

Operate, inspect, and monitor in a safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound manner steam power plant equipment (i.e. Boiler / Furnace equipment, Turbine/Generator and its associated auxiliary equipment, Fuel Systems, Plant Auxiliary Systems includes valves, pumps, blowers, Environmental Control Process equipment, and Water Treatment Systems).

Observe variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.

Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.

Works with apprentice operators and skill enhancement employees to teach proper operating procedures.

Monitor and record data available through the use of various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.

Perform routine cleaning of work area.

Employee must arrange own transportation to work location and may be reassigned to another location at the Company’s discretion.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics and grammar.
• Completion of Plant Operator Training Program to include on-the-job training (three years) or equivalent experience and skill to include on-the-job training.
• Must have valid state driver’s license.
• The position is a DOT PHMSA covered position and requires the successful candidate to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and drug and alcohol testing background check, and once placed will be a participant in the NRG DOT Program.

• Knowledge of steam power plant system operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision making and work tasks.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and the effect each has on the total operation of the generating station.
• Ability to handle multiple task or assignments at the same time.
• Ability to Tag Out/Lock Out equipment per NRG Texas Tag Out/Lock Out procedure.
• Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.
• Ability to communicate plant system and equipment conditions on to others.
• Ability to perform checks (e.g., PM’s) on running and idle equipment.
• Ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.
• Ability to discern assorted colors.
• Ability to record and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical…