Assistant Plant Operator - WTI

Summary: Monitor and operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment from the field to maintain safe, efficient and continuous plant operations. With guidance and as requested, operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety and efficiency.Essential Functions:
1.Assists the Plant Operator in the daily operation and maintenance of the plant in the field. Investigate changes in instrument readings and equipment operation. Notifies Plant Operator and/or Shift Supervisor of operational inconsistencies or other concerns.
2.Makes required turbine/generator APC and other critical inspections regularly and as described in preexisting procedures. Recognizes and mitigates operating difficulties. Adapts to changing plant conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency, and minimizing down time.
3.Documents on log; comments that facilitate problem tracking; work that needs to be performed; and other plant activities that communicate status of plant. Maintains logs and other written documentation on schedule and with clear, accurate and legible writing.
4.May relieve the Plant Operator of control room operations in compliance with any licensing guidelines where applicable. With guidance and as requested, operates boilers and auxiliary plant equipment locally throughout the plant, making necessary adjustments to maintain safety and efficiency. Identifies typical and obvious potential or recurring problems in plant operational systems.
5.Operates all aspects of demineralization system, including making required adjustments to system safely and accurately, with some guidance/assistance.
6.With assistance, operates all aspects of APC system safely and accurately. Makes adjustments to APC system so that system performance is equal to or slightly above facility average. Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and assesses probable cause with assistance from Plant Operator.
7.Assists and instructs Utility and Assistant Utility Operators as necessary to ensure the proper completion of their work assignments.
8.Performs water testing and treatment using knowledge of boiler water chemistry, maintains set parameters and laboratory procedures. Completes accurate and timely water tests; records data, and performs chemical adjustments with assistance.
9.Maintains work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times.
10.Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
11.Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately. Reads, understands, and applies information such as, lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
12.Works overtime
13.Works rotating shifts.
14.Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
15.Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
16.Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
17.Performs other duties as assigned.Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
Bachelors or Associates degree or equivalent is desirable.
2 years working in a power plant operation or 3 years related experience.
Mechanical skills sufficient to perform varied mechanical tasks such as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking and equipment inspections.
Knowledge and understanding of the operation of a steam generating power plantCertificates and Licenses:
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agenciesSupervision Received:
Perform job duties within prescribed standards. Minimal supervision necessary once varied tasks are mastered.Computer Skills:
Basic computer operating skills.
REQUIREMENTS
See above / gj-hh