The Operations Equipment Operator will operate, service, monitor, and tag out all plant auxiliary equipment and/or components of a system. Communicate to operators and supervisors the operating status of the plant’ equipment. Monitor and inspect all plant equipment. Operate remote controls, local controls, and devices for proper operation of plant equipment. Service, adjust, lubricate, clean, inspect and repair plant equipment.
General James M. Gavin Power Plant is a 2,600-megawatt supercritical coal-fired power station in the village of Cheshire, Ohio, United States. It is owned by Lightstone Generation LLC, a 50–50 joint venture of The Blackstone Group L.P. and ArcLight Capital Partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing, checking, operating, isolating, monitoring operating conditions and putting in or taking out of service, plant equipment. This includes equipment in isolated locations and in all weather conditions. Place Clearance Tags as directed. Evaluate plant and equipment conditions by touch, sight, smell, sound, and instrumentation indications. Record and diagnose all problems and report them to the supervisor.
- Answer emergency alarms and fire alarms, as assigned. Train for and carry out assignments in firefighting, first aid and other emergency programs as required. Perform duties in accordance with Company's safety rules, OSHA regulations, operating regulations, and practices.
- Patrol and inspect plant material conveying equipment for such items as: hot bearings, plugged chutes and equalization of material on belts where applicable.
- Operate, close, inspect, clean, and make minor repairs and adjustments to pulverizers, feeders, fans, dampers, registers, burners, air heaters, oil lighters, ignitors, soot blowers, oil filtering and purifying equipment and similar plant equipment.
- Test heat exchangers and other plant equipment and systems for leaks, locate and repair leaks, if no welding is involved.
- Dismantle, inspect, clean, reassemble and make minor repairs to small motors, pumps, fans, defects in electrical systems and similar plant equipment.
- Assist employees as required and perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate in Applied Sciences Degree (Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology preferred); OR high school diploma with four (4) years of related work experience; OR high school diploma with two (2) years of related military experience.
- Must satisfactorily complete and exhibit the ability to gain a working knowledge of all applicable operating instructions and procedures.
- Must be able to learn the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work. Must be able to learn the tools and equipment and their use as required in the work. Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints and specifications and can gain a working knowledge of OSHA and Environmental guidelines.
- Must hold a valid State driver's license.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts.
- A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
Physical Demands:
- Climb ladders & stairs several times each day.
- Use fine dexterity to move switches & controls to precise locations.
- Communicate plant information by phone, in person or by radio.
- Work on heights, grating, platforms and catwalks.
- Exert up to 50 lbs of pressure to manually turn off valves.
- Able to stand or walk continuously for up to 12 hours.
Summary
CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.