Dillard Powerhouse - Operator

About the role

This role requires 12 hour rotating shifts on a 28 day cycle, opportunities for overtime are available.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the Dillard steam plant, consisting of three high-pressure steam boilers with a combined capacity of 550,000 lbs. per hour of 600 lb steam and five combined steam turbines capable of 35 MW of power generation.
• Distribute the 12,500 Volt and 4160 Volt electrical load to the Dillard complex and to the grid, and assist with configuring the plant to “Island Mode” if power loss occurs from PP&L.
• Monitor BAS (building automation system) alarms and control within the steam plant.
• Maintain the skills necessary for the ever-changing technology-based automation systems by training and learning daily.
• Complete work orders to help with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on power plant and building equipment.
• Make decisions that affect the entire complex, including starting or stopping equipment, interpreting equipment data, and applying corrective actions.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem-solving and positive interactions.
• Take the initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
• Actively look for ways to improve the plant or procedures.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Model the highest ethical standards.
• Provide superior customer service.

Requirements

• Knowledge of turbine generators, high pressure boilers, and related technical systems involving electrical and steam.
• Professional Competencies: Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the goals of the company, work effectively in a diverse team environment, take the initiative, pay close attention to detail, maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace, maintain a respectful workplace, model the highest ethical standards, and provide superior customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating high-pressure boilers of 600 psi or greater.
• Experience operating steam turbines.
• Experience working around high-voltage equipment and lines.
• Knowledge or background with steam turbines.
• Knowledge or background with utility distribution.
• Knowledge or background with maintenance of boilers, air compressors, DA tanks, RO units, pumps, and valves.
• Experience with software like Factory Talk and CMMS software such as EAM.

Benefits

Roseburg offers an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and matching 401(k).