Plant Operator Trainee - Montour

Observes operating conditions of plant equipment as reflected by instruments, gauges, controls, and visual observations. Takes periodic readings reflecting performance of equipment, record data, runs required tests, interpret results, performs adjustments and corrections, as necessary, to ensure equipment is operating properly, and places equipment in service and removes equipment from service as required or as directed.

Diagnoses trouble, performs repairs, tests, inspects, lubricates, cleans, and maintains all equipment. Performs structural or equipment installation, machining duties of all types requiring the highest level of skill including but not limited to valve seats, discs, valve stems, and alignment on equipment such as turbines, generators, pumps, fans and couplings which includes the use of rigging for any of the above. Performs layout of piping systems on air, water, steam, oil, and gas lines, etc. as defined on drawings, sketches, or specifications with limited direction.

Performs other specific duties as assigned, such as: admits hydrogen to generators, transfers NH3, performs welding on boiler tubes or power piping, performs burning and cutting operations, basic machining, etc. Installs and removes insulation.

Operates equipment such as gantry cranes, hydraulic/friction cranes, auxiliary mounted equipment, man lifts, trenchers, skid loaders, backhoes, fork lifts, and permanently mounted hoists.

Assists in developing and implementation of work packages, labor estimates, material requests, contract requisitions and plant procedures to determine appropriate manpower, equipment, and all materials are available to complete assigned work in a timely manner which can also involve interfacing and interacting with vendors.

Under the direction of a Competent Person erects self-supporting scaffolds of any height. Performs work from self-supporting structures of any height including full boiler scaffolding. Performs work from hanging scaffolds, man lifts, spiders, or similar support devices up to a height of 75 feet. Operates and works from aerial devices such as: bucket or platform trucks and various hydraulic telescoping man-lifts (up to 175' height rating)

Performs carpentry, concrete, painting, rail, and excavating work. Supplies and transfers tools and equipment by handling ropes, tying knots, and doing simple rigging and hoisting.

Performs switching, submits clearance requests and holds clearance orders in performance of the above-mentioned work

Performs paperwork and uses computer-based systems associated with job duties

Keeps personal and shop tools and equipment in good working order and maintains good housekeeping and safety in the working areas.

Maintains thorough knowledge and complies with appropriate safety related plans and procedures such as safety meetings, Job Safety Analyses, tailboards.

Reads and interprets drawings, prints, diagrams, etc., and makes sketches and diagrams to facilitate work. Updates, revises and submits changes as required. Performs routine cleaning, steam cleaning, parts cleaning, and vacuuming as required.

Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary

High school education or equivalent

Fossil Specialist Trainee must successfully pass EEI Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) exam or its replacement

Thorough knowledge of Safety Rules, tools and materials used in the performance of the above duties.

Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret drawings, specifications, and instructions pertaining to equipment, and to prepare legible and accurate reports

Working knowledge of computer-based systems pertaining to the job.

Motor vehicle operator’s license

Ability to organize, plan, schedule, and direct work and other employees, including learning and implementing new work methods.

Ability to obtain/maintain switching and holder authority.

Satisfactory physical condition to perform manual labor work in and out of doors, at times under adverse working conditions.

Must be medically and physically capable of wearing approved respiratory equipment in accordance with governmental regulations and company respiratory programs.

Ability to attain NERC clearance.

Thorough knowledge of equipment, maintenance practices, and operating instructions as related to control systems, boiler, turbine and generator units, auxiliaries, piping systems, station electrical systems, switchyards, tie-lines, feeders, and environmental controls.

Ability to follow rules and procedures for the operation and maintenance of equipment and to make decisions of a complex nature. Alertness to detect and report abnormal operating conditions.

Extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of station equipment, sufficient to understand the function of each unit of equipment and its relation to the overall operation of the plant.

Ability to analyze abnormal operating conditions quickly and make prompt decisions based on analysis and judgement.

Sufficient manual skill to obtain accurate and precise regulations and adjustments of equipment by means of push buttons, small levers, knobs, etc.

Coordination and sustained mental attention required in operation and maintenance of equipment.

Alertness in observation of hazards and prevention of accidents.

Thorough knowledge of safety rules applicable to work performed.

Cooperation with associates.