Power Plant Operator.

Duties

• Makes regular and specific inspections of project areas and equipment
• Operates power project equipment to prescribed standards as directed
• Operates navigation lock and control machinery for valves and gates in passing vessels through high, single-lift locks
• Operates gates to control flows and pool levels or to discharge debris
• Performs light cleaning, lubrication of equipment, and Operator-related PM's
• Maintains security surveillance of the project

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a State Driver's License.
• Pre-employment drug test is required.
• Must be able to lift up to and occasionally over 45 pounds.
• Position requires rotating shifts which will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: US Citizens
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
• Additional information about transcripts is available.
• There is no specific length of training or experience required.
• However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
• Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Power Plant Operator without more than normal supervision.
• Physical Efforts: Eye and hand coordination is required to operate switches and controls. Job requires extensive walking, standing, and climbing vertical and inclined ladders and stairs. Is required to operate large valves, apply servolocks, lift deck hatches and other jobs requiring pulling or turning force. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies frequently up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. Work requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing, and kneeling.
• Working Conditions: Works on a rotating shift, inside, in well-lighted work area. Works outdoors for short periods with exposure to climate extremes. Occasionally works in proximity to high voltages and currents. Incumbent is often exposed to equipment and machinery noises and outside the control room employee will be subject to the discomfort of wearing safety equipment such as hard-hats, earplugs, and respirators. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.