Steam Plant Operator - Whitefield, NH

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Start-up, operate, shutdown and secure equipment under normal and emergency conditions, in the field.
• Troubleshoot and perform artisan level mechanical skills such as pipefitting, boiler repair, pump, motor and coupling alignment.
• Inspect all facility machinery thoroughly for malfunctions and / or potential failures.
• Maintain all logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report any irregularities.
• Assist in the performance of facility water chemistry tests and control treatment chemicals within recommended limits.
• Repair and calibrate equipment as required.
• Identify hazardous and/or unsafe conditions or work practices, notify supervisor and take action to correct as required.
• Controls, monitors and evaluates plant production equipment and output including efficiency and related variables (e.g., heat rate, cost/unit of production, system demands and capabilities given various circumstances) and the overall effectiveness of operation practices and procedures.
• Maintains logs and/or records of problems, repairs, and downtime as required.
• Conduct or assist in scheduled and forced outage maintenance work.
• Supervise, coordinate or assist contractors performing work at the facility.
• Comply with all Facility Environmental, Health and Safety policies and programs.

Requirements

• Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
• Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and have the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery.
• Work within and insure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to respond to audio alarms and variations of sound.
• Basic data entry/computer skills.
• Work as a team.
• Must be able to work on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing, and routinely lifting 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces and in extreme heat and cold conditions.