Control Room Operator-Geothermal -(S)(12

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors and controls plant electric generating units and associated systems to ensure safe, efficient and continuous production of electricity.
• Operate turbines, generators and all associated systems and auxiliary equipment from the control center board, either manually or by automatic control, for safe, controlled production of electrical energy.
• Maintain proper voltage and current. Synchronize the generator. Control steam flow during operations.
• Troubleshoot operating problems from control board. Initiate corrective action when necessary and take equipment in and out of service for repairs in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Coincide with dispatcher to govern generator load and system voltage. Report load and restriction conditions to dispatchers and receive switching orders and initiate switching.
• Cook with steam usage for power generation with the steam suppliers and notify suppliers of any impending variation of steam usage or unit status change, such as turbine start-up or shutdown, etc.
• Maintain a shift log to ensure accurate records and prepare daily reports concerning plant heat rate, steam usage, megawatt output, etc.
• Take readings on plant equipment and systems for reporting operating status to plant supervisor, plant manager, or Steam Generation Department staff personnel for determining plant efficiency.
• Train other control room operators - geothermal, when called upon to do so.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman level or equivalent technical skills/qualifications (military, trade school, etc.) in one or more crafts (Mechanic, Electrician, Instrumentation & Control Technician or Control Room Operator).
• At least 3 years experience in the operation and/or maintenance of large generating plant or similar industrial facility or process.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment exam which will determine applicant's knowledge and skill level of operating plant processes, electrical distribution, generation, water/steam cycles and turbine operation as one factor in the selection process.
• Effective communications skills
• Basic proficiency with computers and related software
• Demonstrated team working skills
• Must be able to work a rotating shift including weekends and holidays
• Must be available as necessary to cover for overtime, including weekends and holidays
• Complete a respiratory evaluation and fit test
• Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Physical Demands

• Regularly use hands and fingers, handle and feel, and talk or hear.
• Frequently stand and sit.
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Push and/or pull 50 pounds overhead.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Operate computer control schemes and drive vehicles.

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Additional Information

• Req Id: 114437
• Company Code: PACIFICORP
• Primary Location: MILFORD
• Department: Power Supply
• Schedule: FULL TIME
• Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt
• Hiring Range: $47.41-$52.49
• Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave.

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