Title: Power Plant Operator - Engineer Location: Orangeburg, NY Pay: $106,000 - $118,000 Schedule: 12 Hour Rotating Modified DuPont Schedule - 6 O'Clock In/Out Time Why Work Here? This position is stationed on a flagship combined cycle power plant in Orangeburg that runs 24/7/365 providing critical electricity and utilities to the grid and surrounding industries. This plant features a full gas turbine power generation and high pressure steam setup as well as HVAC and refrigeration. Candidates with various types of steam, turbine, power generation, refrigeration, and utilities background will be considered. The role offers a full $7/hour increase once you are fully qualified on the generation and refrigeration side of the plant that some operators have attained within 3-4 months of getting hired. Contribute your operations experience to a lucrative and stable power plant opportunity and apply now! Job Description:
- The Power Plant Operator assists in the safe and efficient operation of the power plant and the supporting equipment and systems
- The Power Plant Operator carries out all routine water/gas chemistry analysis, inspects and monitors operating components and reports plant status
- Work as assigned by the O&M Manager
- Based on those assignments, obtain direct guidance from the CRO, Plant Operator, or Maintenance Technicians
- Report upset conditions or other anomalies in plant status to the CRO
- Make entries in the Operating Log and approve and issue Tag Outs as required
- Receive and respond to electrical and fuel dispatcher's orders and requests
- Operate control panels to regulate load on the HRSG and turbines and to maintain proper steam temperature and pressure, feedwater and fuel supply and efficient combustion conditions
- Perform emergency operations to maintain electric service and safeguard station equipment
- Follow direction from the CRO and Plant Operator to effect changes in plant conditions and chemistry
- Actively supports the Maintenance Team in the execution of maintenance plans, by providing support (Lockout/Tagout), equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, or other areas as needed
- Fully support and participate in company Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs
- Assist with operations of the equipment and monitor operational parameters, ensuring reliably and continuous operability of equipment
- Operate and maintain a wide variety of power plant equipment
- Maintain operations of chemical pumping system ensuring optimal chemistry control and equipment reliability
- Assist with maintenance activities to included mechanical work, instrumentation and electrical repair activities
- Perform or assist with, depending on the level of complexity, planned maintenance (PM) and routine repairs to damaged or malfunctioning equipment
- Withdraw parts and supplies from inventory and complete usage reports to report such withdrawals to the plant's inventory control system
- Assist in physical inventories
- Work around and repair rotating equipment, chemical systems and water processing equipment
- Perform or assist with chemical handling and offloads
- Perform emergency operations and maintenance to maintain production and safeguard facility equipment
- Obtain direction from other team members to effect changes in plant conditions and chemistry
- Complete other tasks as requested by the O&M Manager
- The Power Plant Operator works a 12 hour modified Dupont schedule requiring varied shifts with weekend and holiday work as required by schedule, workload and plant conditions