Auxiliary Operator I

About the role

Oswego Harbor Power Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1800-MW rated fuel oil/natural gas fired power plant. The Auxiliary Operator 1 (AO1) oversees the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment.
• Understand and execute the equipment clearance and tagging procedure.
• Properly operate boiler, steam turbine, plant auxiliary equipment and systems during normal and emergency operation.
• Communicate information clearly, both orally and written.
• Aid others in performance testing.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.
• Generate and review Work Requests for execution of equipment repair.
• Operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data.
• Monitor and record data available using various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.
• Implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed.
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate conditions of plant system and equipment to others.
• Apply knowledge of steam power plant operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision-making and work tasks.
• Operate computers and printers.
• Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.
• Take, record, and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in plant operations or maintenance in an industrial setting or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and perform effectively without close supervision.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail.
• The Successful Candidate Must Be able to perform effectively in a team environment without close supervision,
• Can work well with and through others inside and outside of CAMS.
• Demonstrate discretion concerning confidential and sensitive company information.
• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment to 345KV, high noise areas.
• Work in all temperatures and climate conditions. Some temperatures can be extreme.
• Requires working rotating shifts and response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• Requires operation of a personal computer.
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

Summary

Qualified Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements. CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.