Plant Operator 1

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of a Plant Operator is to ensure that the operation of the power plant is safely and efficiently carried out in accordance with Plant Safety Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures. Additional duties include monitoring plant systems and equipment on a continuous basis, and responding to alarms and out of specification parameters by taking appropriate corrective action.

Essential Functions

• Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures and successfully complete operator safety qualifications within the designated timeframes.
• Control a variety of power-generation equipment and machinery during normal operation, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repair procedures.
• Review routine operating data, troubleshoot abnormal indications, and take corrective actions.
• Utilize a variety of analog and digital informational displays to understand operational performance variables, maintain a chronological log of plant activities, and ensure optimal level of production.
• Participate in the planning and scheduling of plant activities.
• Prepare, review, edit, and recommend operating procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks (PM’s).
• Perform fire equipment testing.
• Absorb equipment isolation, evacuation, and lockout/tagouts.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs environmental and general housekeeping duties.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Education, Experience, And Skills Required

• Ability to understand procedures and instructions to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat’s Safe Driving policy.
• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in e-mail communications and spreadsheets. Must be proficient in MS Excel, Outlook, and use of the Internet.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Plant Operator 2: Six (6) months of experience as a Plant Operator 1 or demonstrated ability to perform the Plant Operator 1 tasks with little or no supervision.
• Plant Operator 3: Must have one (1) year experience as a Plant Operator 2 or demonstrated ability to perform the Plant Operator 2 and Plant Operator 3 tasks with little or no supervision. Leadership skills of supervisory experience with the ability to move into a shift supervisor role is a plus.
• Plant Operator 4: Must have one (1) year experience as a Plant Operator 3 or demonstrated ability to perform the Plant Operator 3 and Plant Operator 4 tasks with little or no supervision.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to lift 50 lbs. periodically.
• Must be able to frequently climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and in harsh weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear and work in fire retardant clothing provided by Ormat.
• Must wear protective equipment in the performance of some duties as required by safety procedures and regulations.

Plant Operator 1 & 2

• This job requires sitting 30% of the time and standing 70%.

Plant Operator 3 & 4

• This job requires sitting 80% of the time with the ability to stay alert.