Job Description

Job Title: Power Plant Systems Operator

Duration: 12 Months

Location : Fountain, CO 80817

*Average Hours per week and days M-F. 36-48 hrs per week with a rotating 12 hr shift, 5 on, 5 off, 2 on 2 off 4 week rotation days and night shifts.

Job Description Summary

Qualifications:

1 – 3 years in a power generation or similar environment preferred. Experience in a coal-fired power plant is highly preferred.

Mechanical aptitude as evidenced by the successful completion of client's Plant System Operator testing.

Power plant apprenticeship program completion prior or military training as related to power generation

· Knowledge of power plant processes

· Above average technical aptitude (understanding of basic chemistry, electricity, and mathematical principles)

· Skilled in performing inspection of outside plant equipment and facilities, performing chemical tests, reading gauges and meters, and troubleshooting power plant equipment and systems.

· Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers, supervisor, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

· Ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations.

· Work safely and brings safety hazards to attention of management

· Demonstrates support for organizational changes and improvements. Brings forth new ideas and concepts that may impact efficiency and may lower costs.

Responsibilities:

· Conducting routine operational checks and readings on plant equipment and adjusting, regulating, and maintaining oil levels, water levels, temperatures and flows at required specifications.

· Performing preventative maintenance on plant equipment as scheduled

· Performing basic mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, inspecting, and troubleshooting as assigned

· Performing chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems; maintaining chemistry logs

· Handling and transferring bulk chemicals properly.

· Handling inert and explosive gases (e.g. H2, N2,O2 ,CO2, and acetylene, etc) properly

· Inspecting the plant site for security, safety, and environmental issues

· Assisting with maintenance during plant outages

· Maintaining shift operating logs and records

· Completing all required safety and occupational training

· Performing housekeeping activities necessary to operate safely and maintain facility cleanliness and appearance.

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