Jobs · Management · Nevada

Power Plant Operator

Open Mountain Energy · Winnemucca, NV · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$25–$34/hrFull-time

Essential Functions

  • Monitor equipment by measuring, recording, and adjusting accordingly to plant-operating criteria
  • Perform daily maintenance such as greasing and aligning motors, repairing, and replacing sensors, gauges, relays, etc.
  • Used prescribed plant operating procedures to conduct efficient and effective plant uptime while maximizing plant output
  • Assist in the maintenance and construction-related activities in and around the plant
  • Perform regular upkeep of maintenance and housekeeping in the shop / office facilities and power plant grounds
  • Collaborates with the team to develop and implement maintenance and quality assurance
  • Conducts all work with “Safety” emphasis and a priority of all individuals onsite, and the safety of company resources
  • Operates rolling equipment
  • Maintains daily logs and reports as required
  • Works overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as required to complete the job necessary
  • Responsible for immediate reporting of all accidents and incidents

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to operate service truck, backhoe, forklift, or manlift on regular basis
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
  • Ability to work at our various plants on occasion as needed
  • Knowledge of and compliance with all OHSA safety procedures and protocol
  • Ability to work as a team and share knowledge
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Possess a valid state driver’s license
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing, and random tests during employment

Education and Experience

  • Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred General maintenance knowledge

Physical Requirements

  • Requires heavy exertion in forms of pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying heavy objects constantly
  • Requires ability to work from high elevations and over platforms consistently
  • Requires ability to stand for long periods of time consistently
  • Requires ability to stoop, bend or kneel frequently
  • Requires ability to work in all weather conditions up to 70% of time outdoors, year-round
  • Requires ability to lift up to 50lbs consistently
  • Must be able to traverse all areas of construction sites and/or Power Plant
  • Must be able to travel to various locations
  • Must be able to operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location

In person

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