Job Description
Job Description Company Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Power Plant Systems Operator for a large State facility in Colorado Springs, CO. The operators are responsible for performing skilled activities in the observation, maintenance, and adjustment of power plant and/or hydro plant operating systems.
Position Summary: The successful candidate shall have a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience equipped with prior training in a relevant field or training regime.
Work Schedule: Average Hours per week and days (M-F): 36-48 hours per week with a rotating 12-hour shift, 5 on, 5 off, 2 on, 2 off, or 4-week rotation days and night shifts.
Responsibilities: •Conducts routine operational checks and readings on plant equipment and adjusting, regulating, and maintaining oil levels, water levels, temperatures and flows at required specifications.
•Performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment as scheduled
•Performs basic mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, inspecting, and troubleshooting as assigned
•Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems; maintaining chemistry logs
•Handles and transfers bulk chemicals and explosive gases( e.g. H2, N2, O2, CO2, and acetylene, etc.) properly.
•Inspects the plant site for security, safety, and environmental issues
•Assists with maintenance during plant outages
•Maintains shift operating logs and records
•Completes all required safety and occupational training
•Performs housekeeping activities necessary to operate safely and maintain facility cleanliness and appearance.
Minimum 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 from our client's Operator testing.
•Power plant apprenticeship program completion prior or military training related to power generation.
Necessary Attributes: •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.
Sunshine Enterprise USA is an "Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons"
Job Tags
Apprenticeship, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift,