Power Plant Auxiliary Operator
On-siteLawrenceburg, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Perform piping and conduit installation, operate demineralizers and compressors, and maintain equipment by tightening fittings and replacing valves. Read meters and gauges to record temperature, vibration, pressure, and fluid levels while ensuring water chemistry remains within control ranges. Clean, oil, and lubricate components as required, and coordinate purchasing for timely repairs. Operate circuit breakers, assist in outage planning, and manage inventory using the CMMS. Identify emission monitoring problems, perform root cause analysis, and write operating procedures. Work a 12-hour rotating shift with availability for call-ins and overtime.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 pounds)
- Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift
- Must be available to work for call-ins and work overtime as needed
- Must be Authorized to work in the USA
- Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations
- Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations
- Capable of writing operating procedures, work requests, written records
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
- Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, and P &ID's
- Will write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel
- Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge
- Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion
- Proficient at repairing, replacing, dismantling, and inspecting defective plant equipment and parts such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components
- Capable of operating welding and cutting equipment and completes metal fabrication projects
- Proficient at Water Chemistry
- Capable of setting up and operating a drill press, pipe threading machine, grinder, and other various tools to make and repair parts and equipment
- Two to four years related experience and/or training
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college to technical school
- 2-4 years of power plant experience
- Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations
- Capable of writing operating procedures, work requests, written records
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
- Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, and P &ID's
- Will write routine reports, solve practical problems, and clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel
- Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge
- Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion
- Proficient at repairing, replacing, dismantling, and inspecting defective plant equipment and parts such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components
- Capable of operating welding and cutting equipment and completes metal fabrication projects
- Proficient at Water Chemistry
- Capable of setting up and operating a drill press, pipe threading machine, grinder, and other various tools to make and repair parts and equipment
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