Plant Operator II

Responsible to control and maintain auxiliary equipment

• Controls and maintains pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, and chlorinators
• Supervises the operation of generating units and associated equipment

Essential Functions

• Assists in the training and mentoring of less experienced team members
• Participates in control operations training to perform the duties of a Senior Plant Operator (control room)
• Maintains and repairs boiler and boiler auxiliaries, turbine/generator auxiliaries, fuel supply equipment and auxiliaries
• Performs general craft tasks, operates various industrial equipment, and uses power hand tools
• Reads and interprets drawings and prints
• Works with other craft and plant personnel as required
• Executes clearance procedures
• Follows all safety and environmental rules and regulations

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a technical discipline and 1 year experience in a technical field OR High School Diploma/GED and 3 years experience in a technical field OR High School Diploma/GED and prior military service for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214 and 2 years experience in a technical field OR High School Diploma/GED and 1 Direct Plant experience at the same power plant and successful completion of Board Review
• A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in a technical field is equivalent to 1 year of technical experience
• Experience must include 1 year experience in a power plant or other process controlled environment including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing

Working Conditions

• Required to carry pager and/or cell phone while on call and responding to call outs, potentially including weekends and holidays
• May be required to work beyond normal 40-hour workweek
• Subject to operating personal computer for extended periods
• Requires occasional travel primarily via automobile (some overnight) to remote locations throughout the system to monitor operations equipment and activities
• Must be able to move about on foot and follow safety, emergency response procedures and regulations
• Must possess Operator Qualification modules within a specified time determined by organization upon job entry
• Must complete required Process Safety Management Training within a specified time determined by organization upon job entry

Physical Demands - Lifting and Other Weight Requirements

• Frequently: Sitting, Climbing, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Repetitive Motions, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Stooping, Reaching, Grasping, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Frequently:Lifting up to 50 lbs, Carrying up to 50 lbs

Special Safety Requirements

• Member is required to drive in order to perform their job duties. (Member is assigned a company vehicle and/or member must drive a company and/or personal vehicle to complete company business at least 50% of time.)
• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials
• The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools
• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage
• Performing firefighting duties – Fire fighter duties does not include responding to incipient stage/coal fires
• The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component
• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Demonstrated knowledge of Lock out tag out (LOTO) and proficiency in all plant systems
• Demonstrated strong ability to comply with safety policies and seen as a leader in IIF (Incident and Injury Free)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Auxiliary plant, equipment, systems, and processes
• Demonstrated ability to acquire full understanding of plant operation via the Turbine Control HMI and/or Plant DCS
• Proficiently use SAP/PM including notifications and work order management
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members, leaders, and customers
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve plant problems effectively
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with company policies and operating procedures
• Demonstrated ability to understand plant systems/processes
• Demonstrated ability to use common purpose hand tools and other materials of various craft trades
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, following approved work methods and standard testing practices
• Computer skills with knowledge of MS Office Suite applications
• Demonstrated ability to adjust and adapt across varied working conditions and evolving business needs
• Knowledge and understanding of safety requirements and the use of personal protective equipment
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and familiarity working with mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, electric motors, air compressors, valves, welding, fabrication, construction, pipefitting, etc.)
• Demonstrated commitment to an IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture
• Demonstrated proficiency in LOTO (Lock out tag out) procedures per guidelines
• Demonstrated capability to act as Senior Plant Operator (control room) under supervision or recognized as an official SME in multiple plant systems
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and understanding of safety requirements and the use of personal protective equipment

Licenses and Certifications

• Required Certifications/Licensures: (Valid Driver’s License)

Health and Safety (Medical/DOT Requirements)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Pre-Employment Physical
• Audiogram Baseline
• Exams position specific - Consult Health & Safety
• Job Specific Physical Assessment

SALARY RANGE

• $56,971 - $93,746

Nearest Major Market

• Tulsa

Nearest Secondary Market

• Oklahoma