Power Plant Operator; TC-

Duties

• Inspect project areas and equipment, observe, check and report operational data to the control room.
• Operate power project equipment to prescribed standards, assuming local control of stopping, starting, synchronizing, and adjusting load and voltage for units and auxiliary equipment.
• Operate gates to control flows, pool levels, or discharge debris.
• Operate navigation lock and control machinery for valves and gates when passing vessels through high, single‑lift locks.
• Perform operator‑related preventative maintenance checks and maintain security surveillance of the project.
• Perform transmission line disconnects or ground switches as required for clearing circuits on high‑voltage gear.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation.
• Position has a heavy lifting requirement up to 45 lbs.
• Position requires a pre‑employment physical examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Position requires shift work, including rotating shifts with nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Incumbent must obtain and/or maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Position meets criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• Position is subject to pre‑employment screening and random testing thereafter.

US citizens only.

Experience may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through national service programs. All qualifying experience is credited.

Minimum qualifications (screening):

• Ability to perform duties of a Power Plant Operator (TC‑I) without more than normal supervision.
• Experience with a power plant of at least 300‑megawatt generation capability.
• Ability to restore a 15‑megawatt or larger turbine generator to service after major overhaul in a 300‑megawatt or larger power plant.
• Ability to work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey‑level employee.

• Requires eye and hand coordination to operate switches and controls.
• Extensive walking, standing, and climbing vertical and inclined ladders and stairs.
• Operations of large valves, servo locks, deck hatches, requiring pulling or turning force; lifting and carrying equipment up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds.
• Prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing, and kneeling.

• Works on a rotating shift, in well‑lit work area.
• Occasional outdoor work with exposure to climate extremes.
• Occasional proximity to high voltages and currents.
• Exposure to equipment and machinery noise.
• Requires wearing safety equipment: hard hats, earplugs, respirators, protective clothing.

No education qualification required.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a pre‑employment certification statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship required.
• Position has a 1‑year probationary period during which performance and conduct are evaluated.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection subject to Department of Defense referral system restrictions for displaced employees.
• This is a Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, as a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Advanced‑in‑Hire, Enhanced Leave Accrual, and/or Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.