Power Plant Operator

NOTE: This job is located in Imlay, NV

This position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the geothermal power plants. . Geothermal energy experience a plus, however, excellent work ethic, reliability, integrity, and willingness to learn are essential.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Monitor equipment by measure, record, and adjust accordingly to plant-operating criteria

- Perform daily maintenance such as greasing and aligning motors, repairing, and replacing sensors, gauges, relays, etc.

- Used prescribed plant operating procedures to conduct efficient and effective plant uptime while maximizing plant output

- Assist in the maintenance and construction-related activities in and around the plant

- Perform regular upkeep of maintenance and housekeeping in the shop /office facilities and power plant grounds

- Collaborates with the team to develop and implement maintenance and quality assurance

- Conducts all work with “Safety” emphasis and a priority of all individuals onsite, and the safety of company resources

- Performs general construction knowledge on the property (welding, plumbing, electrical, framing, etc.)

- Operates rolling equipment

- Monitors and handles chemicals for the prevention of pipeline corrosion

- Maintains daily logs and reports as required

- Work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as required to complete the job necessary

- Responsible for immediate reporting of all accidents and incidents

- Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Ability to operate service truck, backhoe, forklift, or manlift on regular basis

- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.

- Ability to work at our various plants on occasion as needed

- Knowledge of and compliance with all OHSA safety procedures and protocol

- Ability to work as a team and share knowledge

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Possess a valid state driver’s license

- Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing, and random tests during employment

Education and Experience:

- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience:

- General maintenance knowledge

Physical Requirements:

- Requires heavy exertion in forms of pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying heavy objects constantly

- Ability to climb, work at elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways frequently

- Requires ability to work from high elevations and over platforms consistently

- Ability to stand for long periods of time consistently

- Ability to stoop, bend or kneel frequently

- Ability to work in all weather conditions up to 70% of time outdoors, year-round

- Ability to lift up to 50lbs consistently

- Must be able to traverse all areas of construction sites and/or Power Plant

- Must be able to travel to various locations

- Must be able to operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.91 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

- Day shift

- Night shift

- On call

- Overtime

- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person