Assistant Station Operator - Green Country

Job Posting End Date

04-19-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, perform highly skilled work that is necessary in operating a steam-electric generating unit composed of boilers, turbines, generators, transformers, pumps, condensers, scrubbers (where applicable) and related auxiliary and accessory equipment

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Perform the necessary operating, regulating and adjusting duties in maintaining proper control of water levels, pressures, temperatures, draft conditions and output of steam generators and boilers, including the operation of the pumps for feed water, fans, pulverizers and other related accessory and auxiliary equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and correct output of the unit.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Two-year Associate degree in power plant technology, industrial technology, energy technology or equivalent. Experience: Equivalent would include 2- years of military experience or some post high school education plus two years of related industrial experience. Must have performed the duties of, and maintained all the qualifications of Equipment Operator. Able to analyze and interpret instrument readings and indications and take preventive and corrective measures. Must successfully qualify for Station Operation within three years.

Working knowledge of the layout, functions and principles of operation of boilers and turbo-generators, their auxiliaries and accessories. Must also have a working knowledge of the boiler turbine and auxiliary control and protective systems and their operation and a working knowledge of the operating characteristics of the boilers, turbines and their auxiliaries. Working knowledge of the heat balance systems and the effect of unbalances on operating efficiency. Working knowledge of all applicable operating instructions and procedures. Ability to lead and direct other employees and coordinate the work involved. Read, interpret and work from moderately complex prints and specifications. Must be available to work rotating shifts. Holidays and weekends as required. Must be available for call-out.

Preferred Experience: Preferred experience working at a gas-powered power plant with a combined cycle GE 7A gas turbine

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to climb ladders & stairs a number of times each day.

2. Must be able to use fine dexterity to move switches & controls to precise locations

3. Must be able to detect color on alarms, equipment & other devices

4. Must be able to hear announcements on the Plant PA system, and to hear abnormal sounds of plant equipment

5. Must be able to communicate plant information by phone, in person or by radio

6. Must be able to work on heights, grating, platforms and catwalks.

7. Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs of pressure to manually turn off valves.

8. Must be able to stand or walk continuously for up to 8 hours.

9. Power plant employees will be subject to Federal random drug screenings required for power plant employees.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N030-821

Compensation Range:

$47.21-49.26 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

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