Plant Operator

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 and assist with equipment isolation, evacuation and lockout/tagouts.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs environmental and general housekeeping duties.
• Perform 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.
• Experience:
  • 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.
  • 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.