Auxiliary Plant Operator

The Linden Generation Station is an 800 MW natural gas/butane gas fired combined cycle co-generation plant located at Railroad and Chemical Avenues within the Phillips 66 refinery. The plant consists of five gas turbine generators exhausting into five triple pressure Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG’s). The HRSG's are connected to a common steam header which supplies steam to three steam turbines and the adjacent refinery.

Opportunity Summary

The Auxiliary Operator (AO) is pivotal in maintaining the power plant's seamless operations, overseeing tasks such as monitoring, water chemistry analysis, and contributing to start-up and shutdown procedures. Their role extends to executing routine inspections, handling hazardous materials responsibly, and ensuring the proper functioning of critical systems. With responsibilities spanning from operational tasks to environmental compliance and safety measures, the Auxiliary Operator plays a key role in the overall efficiency and reliability of the power plant.

Primary Duties

• Monitor the normal operations of the power plant and conduct routine water chemistry analysis.
• Assist in the start-up and shutdown of power plant systems, contributing to overall power plant operations.
• Conduct routine inspections and assigned tasks to support the Discharge Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasures (DPCC) Plan. Handle hazardous materials and wastes safely and environmentally responsibly.
• Operate isolated control panels for Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), turbines, or generators, including start-up and shutdown. Operate major auxiliary apparatus such as air compressors, boiler feedwater treatment systems, and generator cooling systems.
• Perform operating tests, inspections, and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment to achieve proper operating conditions.
• Execute orders from the Control Room Operator at isolated panels for clearing equipment or making it ready to service in accordance with operating instructions and procedures. Clear, tag, test, and safely tape these operations.
• Maintain logs as assigned and provide on-the-job training to assigned personnel.
• Assist in control room operations.
• Report any abnormal or irregular conditions that develop during the progress of the work and take corrective measures within the scope of operating instructions.
• Assist maintenance personnel during the shutdown of the unit.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The AO responds to direction from the Control Room Operator and occasionally receives direction from the Shift Supervisor and Operations Manager.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

This position offers a 12-hour rotating Dupont schedule. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

Compensation

Initial starting compensation will range from $34.28 to $40.71 per hour, depending on experience and NJ Seal requirements.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school.
• Two to four years’ experience in power plant operations desired.
• Preferred to currently possess a NJ Black or Blue Seal, but not required for 1st level Auxiliary Plant Operators.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management and inspection/recording of plant parameters.
• Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls.
• Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations and chemical handling requirements is desired.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

Preferred

• Two to four years’ experience in power plant operations desired.
• Preferred to currently possess a NJ Black or Blue Seal, but not required for 1st level Auxiliary Plant Operators.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management and inspection/recording of plant parameters.
• Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls.
• 2 year(s): Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations and chemical handling requirements is desired.

Education

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better in Power Plant Technology or related field
• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License

Skills

Preferred

• Power Plant Operations
• Safety Policies and Procedures
• Pumps
• Power Plant Fundamentals
• Chemical Handling
• Gas Chemistry Analysis
• HRSG - Heat Recovery Steam Generator
• Combustion Turbine
• Steam Turbine
• Instrument Schematics
• Water Chemistry

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility