Power Plant Operator.

Duties

• Serves as a fully qualified hydro station operator at a hydroelectric power project with one or more adjunct operating facilities/features consisting of navigation lock, fishways, pumping plant, and spillway.
• Makes regular and specific inspections of project areas and equipment.
• Operates power project equipment to prescribed standards as directed, such as stopping, starting, synchronizing, adjusting load and voltage.
• 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

• 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.

Qualifications

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