Senior Plant Operator
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Under general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, Senior Plant Operator(s) will maintain and report changes in plant loading, fuel selection, and steam flow. Assist line crews dispatch center in switching, de-energizing, and re-energizing of the electrical transmission system and the station auxiliaries. Adhere to guidelines and follow well-established routines in the performance of regular assigned duties; report abnormal conditions, environmental emission operational compliance, faulty equipment, or accidents to supervisor for action. Complete work is reviewed on the basis of results obtained and reports submitted. Because the Authority has a primary responsibility to serve the public 24 hours per day, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand and may be required to accept overtime on short notice during emergency or unusual conditions and to perform essential work as assigned.Responsibilities:In the absence of the Shift Supervisor, the Sr. Operator will assume the role and all duties associated with that of the Shift Supervisor, including but not limited to preparation of plant permits, communicating directives for operation personnel, compiling operational data requested by the Compliance Officer or Compliance Technician, preparation of the electric portion of the electric generating units for service by connecting or removing units as required and changing and adjusting the generator loading and voltage in accordance with system requirements.Operate control boards, exciters, disconnects, oil circuit breakers, power circuits, main transformer connections, load and voltage control equipment, and signal systems; perform routine switching in accordance with verbal or written instructions from a supervisor.Open and close high and low-tension disconnection switches and place protective tags to clear equipment; check clearance for adequacy and report the completion of such operation to supervisor.Observe the instruments of all switchboards in the control room for any unusual operating conditions and, as directed by supervisor, perform the functions necessary to restore the equipment to normal or remove it from service as requested.Inspect and determine the operating condition of plant electrical and mechanical equipment external to the control room, which includes the main and station service transformers, transmission substation, oil circuit breakers, station batteries, and charging equipment, generator buses, instrument transformers, lighting arresters, air conditioning and ventilating equipment, fire protective equipment, and other station auxiliaries, including desalination units, auxiliaries, intake and outfall, and circulating water system.Assist in calculation of changes necessary for fuel flow control and compute the log sheet data; assist in the maintenance of the daily and monthly reports on generation, steam, line outages, desalination operations, etc., indicating and integrating meter data, generator operating records, and the cutting, marking, and changing of charts.Observe the equipment of all switchboards in the control room for any unusual operating conditions and, as directed by supervisor, perform the functions necessary to restore the equipment to normal or remove it from service as required.Requirements:Must wear proper personal protective equipment.Must be available for overtime work, as necessary.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Virgin Islands Driver's License. Must possess a valid TWIC card or be eligible to obtain one. Must maintain HAZWOPER certification.Qualifications:Graduation from a vocational high school including or supplemented by courses in the mechanical or electrical trades, and five years of progressively responsible experience in power and water plant operation, five years of which must have been as a Plant Operator 1st Class.#J-18808-Ljbffr