Operator Technician III-V

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Operations Duties and Responsibilities

Monitors and operates centralized control centers for turbine generator units, auxiliary equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, generators, fans and compressors. Enters, updates and modifies data parameters such as alarm points onto computer in accordance with operating standard. Performs water chemistry testing as required by the facility. Operates equipment and makes adjustments based on the results. Identifies problems or trends with this equipment early to prevent operator or mechanical errors. Analyzes operations situations or other complex situations quickly. Identifies the relationship between multiple events or operating conditions even if the events seem unrelated at the time. Offers a variety of workable solutions to complex problems when asked to report the status of the plant. Recognizes the objective of the monitoring is to protect NCPA assets from power failures, accidents, or any incident that leads to lost generation or equipment damage.

Uses own judgment with confidence to adjust controls or override automatic controls to bring equipment or systems into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switches to backup equipment or system, starts up or shuts down equipment. Analyzes and collects data from readings, instruments, gages, and alarms to respond to changes in operating conditions and emergencies. Confers with Team Leader or Operations supervisor to resolve system problems and works on problems until a satisfactory outcome is achieved and persists until the problem is resolved. Uses technical expertise when conferring with management and shows how solutions apply to specific job situations or operations problems. Offers clear assessments of Operating conditions when conferring with management and gives a sound explanation to explain judgments made.

Reviews, coordinates and reports work orders, work activities and equipment clearances with appropriate personnel. Checks equipment to be cleared in advance to guarantee its condition to others. Informs system dispatch and supervisors of the status of the facility. Conducts on-line test of equipment before certifying its status and performance. Checks equipment in advance of its need to guarantee its operation. Receives and implements load and switching orders from dispatch. Completes facility logs and reports including entering or uploading data into the CMMS. Tests the reliability of written work or data. Retests critical data to make sure it is accurate. Requests feedback from experts on CMMS or any other data systems to assure accuracy of data entry.

Maintenance Duties and Responsibilities

Inspect, tests, calibrates, and maintains all mechanical and electrical equipment including but not limited to pressure, flow, level and temperature transmitters, and indicators. Repairs and replaces lighting, gauges, indicators, piping, pumps, valves, and other electrical and mechanical equipment. Performs minor repairs and adjustments to equipment such as compressors, pumps and valve packing and seals. Ensures that tools and power equipment are kept in good safe working order. Uses diagnostic equipment such as ultrasound, acoustic and vibration, to detect gas or air leaks and take vibration data for reliability-based maintenance. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and notifies the appropriate personnel to correct the malfunction. Follows though on corrective actions to ensure the successful resolution of the malfunction. Sustains a personal interest in the solution until the problem is successfully resolved. Keeps own part of work moving even when faced with equipment problems or uncertainty with the outcome of solution. Uses high standard of safety and quality while at the same time minimizing time and costs when taking corrective actions. Assists Mechanical and Technical personnel with other duties as required. Uses past experience with current maintenance procedures to resolve equipment issues. May be required to attend specialized training and or obtain new skills as technology changes to meet the business needs of the facility.

Environmental Duties and Responsibilities

Monitors and maintains environmental integrity of facilities by collecting and analyzing samples in accordance with operating procedures. Adds and disposes of chemicals in accordance with operation standards. Prevents or controls spills of process fluids, chemicals, lubricants, etc. in order to comply with air quality and water quality regulations in accordance with operating procedures. Acquires or uses a technical expertise on compliance standards to diagnose discrepancies in the plant. Acquires a current technical knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and how those regulations affect the plant. Records and reports all emissions and spills for environmental compliance. Acts as a technical contributor to make sure environmental problems do not lead to a Notice of Violation (NOV). Accurately reports upset conditions following established procedures. Finds the causes on noncompliance using own technical expertise of plant operations and regulatory demands. Uses past experience with noncompliance to resolve current environmental conditions.

NCPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.