Operations Specialist Trainee (West Valley)

About the Role

Operations Specialist Trainee (OST) at SRP is a Power Plant Control Room Operator Trainee. The OST will start as an outside (auxiliary) Operator during training. Previous experience as a power generation plant control room operator or control room operator trainee is highly preferred.

What You'll Do

This position is responsible for the successful completion of the OST curriculum and promotion to the Operator Specialist classification.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Under limited supervision, learning facility-specific operation of coal, natural gas and fuel oil fired steam generating units and steam turbine generators, simple cycle gas turbines and combined cycle units, conventional and pumped storage hydro units, internal combustion engine units, solar powered units, wind powered units, fuel cell powered units, and their related equipment
• Learning to operate and monitor equipment and auxiliaries by remote control from the control room as well as from throughout the facility using pertinent information from Distributed Control Systems, gauges, instruments, and communication facilities located in the control room and throughout the plant
• Operation of all units in his charge with related equipment; may include regular O&M duties at the site, including housing areas, civil works, roadways, water or sewer systems, etc.
• Learning to coordinate and maintain unit availability with AGC, which includes preparation and planning for load reductions/increases based on system demands; requires complete and thorough knowledge of the entire plant operation as it relates to the generation of power
• Learning to operate units within environmental and SRP guidelines
• Learning how to direct the work of other classifications and assisting as directed by others in the completion of tasks
• Training personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures
• Learning how to evaluate plant processes and issue clearances, as needed; requires thorough knowledge of the clearance procedure

Training Objectives

• Successful completion of all training curriculum defined by the Operations Specialist Trainee program
• All testing and Job Performance Measures must be completed successfully
• All training shall be completed within two years from the date of promotion but, with Plant Manager's agreement, can vary due to work demands
• Skill-training curriculums will vary based on business needs and can change to meet the needs of the facility
• Mandatory Regulatory Training will be completed to comply with SRP policy
• Upon completion of the OST curriculum training, progression to the Operator Specialist classification is available without having to wait for an opening in that classification at their current facility

Qualifications

• Must complete at least one year as O&M Specialist III, Operations or equivalent skills and knowledge
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver's license
• Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required
• Physical Agility Test required (contact departmental manager for specific list of training certifications)
• Trades Assessment required

Additional Requirements

• Shift work, non-continuous multi-shift, and overtime may be required
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas