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