Multicraft Operator I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs regular checks and monitors equipment and system performance.
• Isolates and returns to service equipment such as boilers, turbine generators, compressed air systems, cooling water systems, lube oil systems, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide systems, circulating water systems, natural gas delivery, combustion turbines (gas and diesel), demineralizes, process water treatment systems, fuel burner systems, motors, pumps, heat exchangers, and other associated equipment and chemicals located in a large multi-fuel burning generation station safely.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance of equipment and provides safe electrical and mechanical isolation of the equipment through electrical and mechanical isolation points and procedures.
• Performs a variety of medium to complex journeyman-level mechanical tasks on heavy power generation equipment, such as boilers, steam turbines, combustion turbines (gas and diesel), gas and air-cooled generators, single to multi-stage high-pressure centrifugal process pumps, gearboxes, motor-operated valves, process control valves, pressure relief valves, air compressors, reciprocal pumps, conveyors, piping systems, condensers, heat exchangers, filtration systems, and other power generation equipment.
• Performs diagnostics of complex mechanical systems and completes mechanical repairs to the system.
• Operates heavy equipment, may perform heavy machinery rigging (if certified), and reads blueprints, piping, and instrument flow diagrams.
• Performs plumbing and pipe fitting functions and does layout and fabrication work with steel and alloy materials.
• May perform basic plate welds (3G), using electric arc process, performs basic welds in oxygen acetylene process as directed, performs oxygen acetylene cutting.
• Performs mechanical repairs to combustion fuel engines, gas, and diesel.
• Makes running adjustments to equipment based on performance curves and historical documentation.
• Performs minor to complex machinery alignment, thermography, and vibration detection.
• Performs a variety of medium to complex journeyman-level electrical and instrument tasks on heavy power generation equipment, such as boilers, steam turbines, combustion turbines, gas and air-cooled generators, electric motors, motor-operated valves, process control valves, air compressors.
• Performs diagnostics of complex electrical wiring and control instrument circuits.
• Installs power, control, and lighting circuits in the generation facility.
• Installs, adjusts, calibrates, maintains, and repairs various power generation electrical and electronic equipment.
• Performs preventative, minor, and corrective maintenance to analog and digital control equipment, repairs, and maintains medium voltage breakers.
• Performs repairs on low voltage MCC / Breakers.
• Samples, analyzes, replenishes, and maintains pure water system, associated equipment, and laboratory.
• Performs administrative duties such as monitoring budget expenditures and resource allocation.
• Conducts all duties and assignments in compliance with safety rules and procedures.
• May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• The position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

• Performs repair tasks with hand, machine, and motor-operated tooling routinely.
• Maintains detailed work reports for historical documentation and future equipment upgrades.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• Four (4) years experience in the vocation of Industrial Mechanics, Industrial Electrical/Electronic/Instrument & Control work at journeyman-level, or journeyman-level power plant operational experience in an industrial setting, with demonstrated aptitude.

• Five (5) years of experience as a Multicraft Operator Apprentice and successful completion of all requirements of the MCO Apprenticeship Program.
• Completion of four of the six outside area qualification check sheets. Areas are; MPP Outlying/UO, U5 Outside, MREP, GT2, U8 Outside, and Winston.
• The MCO Apprentice must be MCO Craft qualified in either the Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrument and Control craft to be eligible for promotion.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrated to be a direct replacement to the preceding specific requirements may be substituted, such as Electrical Journeyman License or higher level or successfully passing the MCO Mechanical Journeyman Testing.
• Completed the Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrument and Control MCO Qualification Sheet and are proficient in that skill set.
• Completed the Journeyman Level Training program for that craft.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must be willing and able to wear a full-face respirator, SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus), or 10-minute escape pack.
• Intermediate Computer skills in the following programs; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, basic Access), MAXIMO preferred.
• Must be willing to carry a communication device for extended availability.
• May be required to pass and maintain qualification/certification for:
• Respiratory Protection Physical.
• Pulmonary Function.
• Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).
• HAZWOPER Technician Level
• Basic Rigging and Signal Person
• Visible Emissions
• Emergency Response Team (ERT)
• Gas Pipe Line Operator

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of plant safety policies.
• Knowledge of locations, operating and maintenance characteristics, and requirements of the various parts of the power plant system such as controls, lube oil system, seal oil system, etc.
• Knowledge of computing basic power plant mathematics, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole and negative numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Knowledge of startup, shutdown, and normal operation of a power generating plant.
• Ability to understand, follows, and perform tasks and instructions communicated orally and in written form without direct supervision.
• Ability to anticipate operational and maintenance requirements for equipment from electronically stored historical equipment documents and routine data collection.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees.
• Ability to plan and determine the proper course of action based on individual observations and feedback from other employees.
• Ability to work independently, understand, and carry out complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals and chemical processes to determine and take proper action quickly and safely in emergencies.
• Ability to give direction both orally and written to employees under their guidance.
• Ability to safely work with high-voltage equipment.
• Ability to perform analytical laboratory processes.
• Skill in inspecting, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining all power generating systems, including instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, lube oil, cooling water, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuels.
• Skill in using various hand and power tools, heavy equipment, instruments, and meters.
• Knowledge of NERC standards about the MCO position/Generator Operator (GOP).
• Knowledge of the Continues Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and data reporting for all LE Productions units equipped with these systems.

• Requires manual work that involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly, driving city vehicles, and routine keyboard operations.
• The job risks exposure to electrical voltage, heights, adverse weather conditions, noxious fumes, toxic chemicals, extreme hot/cold temperatures, dust, pollen, traffic and bright/dim light, noise, and confined/elevated spaces.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.