Steam Plant Operator

Major Duties / Responsibilities

• Report equipment problems that jeopardize plant operations or safety to the unit supervisor.
• Ensure that plant operating logs are kept current; inform plant management of equipment in need of repair, or conditions out of normal.
• Operate auxiliary equipment; start/stop equipment; open/close valves; clean/operate demineralizers; test/treat boiler and cooling tower water as directed.
• Perform maintenance tasks as directed.
• Operate wood yard equipment and computer system as needed.
• Clean designated work areas utilizing brooms, mops, and buffers.
• Act as a team member with all employees; comply with all NE Renewable Power policies and procedures.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

  Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Successful completion of applicable Pre-Employment drug testing and formal background checks.
  • Mechanical abilities.

  Work Environment

  • Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
  • 80% of work is performed indoors, 20% outdoors.
  • Noise in the work environment is moderate to high.
  • Respond to plant emergencies/call-ins (day or night) on holidays or weekends as applicable.

  Physical requirements

  • Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment.
  • Capable of frequently standing, walking, balancing, sitting, climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks), kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting (min. 50lbs).
  • Have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret instruments, gauges, manuals, etc.
  • Physically capable of performing demanding work at various heights and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and in fire/emergency activities.
  • Physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, etc.
  • Ability to pass a respirator physical and respirator fit test (if applicable).
  • Extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
  • Ability to meet the highest attendance requirements.

  Benefits

  (Note: Specific benefits details are not provided in the job posting.)

  Pay

  (Note: Specific pay details are not provided in the job posting.)

  Schedule

  (Note: Specific schedule details are not provided in the job posting.)