Assistant Plant Operator

Overview

Assist in operating a steam plant, performing inspections, maintenance support, and safety duties.

Key Responsibilities

• work orders
• lockout tagout
• plant inspection
• lubrication
• troubleshooting
• monitoring

Tasks

-Evaluate and determine when corrective work orders should be written. -Assist Supervisor through the isolating and tagging of equipment for maintenance by using established Lockout and Tagout procedures and preparing the equipment for return to operation. -Incumbents will also be required to occasionally wear a respirator and maintain annual respirator requalification. -Performs routine plant inspection rounds, which include but are not limited to, equipment lubrication, cleaning of equipment, troubleshooting, and monitoring of unit conditions during plant startup, shutdown, and routine operations.

Requirements

• mechanical
• electrical
• forklift
• troubleshooting
• shift work
• driver's license

What You Bring

-One year of work experience with motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and valves. -Qualify to operate forklift, man-lift and plant hoists. -The successful candidate will be mechanically and electrically inclined. -Capable of making good decisions during emergency or abnormal conditions. -This position requires completion of, at a minimum, one step per year of the plant’s assistant plant operator training program. Completion of a step requires successful completion of both written tests and hands-on job performance measures. -The physical demands for the position include lifting up to 50 lbs. and climbing. -The ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, and during inclement weather is required. -Learn how to operate a steam plant in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. -Ability to understand and troubleshoot complex operating systems and controls. -The position is also expected to qualify as part of the plant’s fire brigade, hazmat team and confined space rescue teams and maintain CPR certification. -A valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa transfer or sponsorship will be provided for this position.