Perform associated duties with the placing in service, monitoring, and isolating all plant auxiliary equipment systems and/or components of a system. Communicate with operators and supervisors and other appropriate personnel the operating status of the plant's equipment. Assist in performance of semi-skilled work including maintenance and operating duties as assigned and in plant outages as needed. Participates in continuous improvement activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:
1.) Monitor and inspect all Plant Equipment for normal operation. Identify, record, and report abnormal conditions to the proper authority. Communicate to other operators and supervisors the operating status of the plant's equipment during shift change.
2.) Troubleshoot equipment problems and document these problems using the appropriate computer tracking systems.
3.) Prepare boilers, turbines and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service. Perform duties as assigned for placing in service, monitor and isolate all plant auxiliary equipment systems and/or components of a system. Monitor boiler burners and observe conditions of fires and furnaces.
4.) Perform routine cleaning of plant areas, tools, and equipment, including outside areas, as assigned. Operate, clean and lubricate equipment necessary to perform these tasks.
5.) Isolate Plant Equipment and place/remove clearance tags in accordance with the Company Clearance Policy.
6.) Operate, regulate, adjust, clean and perform minor maintenance on power Plant Equipment, including associated pumps, piping and valves, fittings, etc.
7.) Perform routine operation and maintenance of basic water treating systems, including chemical control, routine testing of effluents, chlorination and lubrication.
8.) Perform the proper and safe unloading and handling of bulk products.
9.) Collect and prepare samples, operate sampling equipment and perform tests requiring the use of basic analytical equipment and knowledge of common chemical materials. Prepare bulk supplies of chemicals to specific concentration; perform special analyses and tests necessary to regulate proper chemical treatment of system. Record all concerns and report to supervisor.