What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Plant Operator position at Open Mountain Energy?
NOTE: This job is located in Imlay, NV
This position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the geothermal power plants. . Geothermal energy experience a plus, however, excellent work ethic, reliability, integrity, and willingness to learn are essential.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Monitor equipment by measure, record, and adjust accordingly to plant-operating criteria
- Perform daily maintenance such as greasing and aligning motors, repairing, and replacing sensors, gauges, relays, etc.
- Used prescribed plant operating procedures to conduct efficient and effective plant uptime while maximizing plant output
- Assist in the maintenance and construction-related activities in and around the plant
- Perform regular upkeep of maintenance and housekeeping in the shop /office facilities and power plant grounds
- Collaborates with the team to develop and implement maintenance and quality assurance
- Conducts all work with “Safety” emphasis and a priority of all individuals onsite, and the safety of company resources
- Performs general construction knowledge on the property (welding, plumbing, electrical, framing, etc.)
- Operates rolling equipment
- Monitors and handles chemicals for the prevention of pipeline corrosion
- Maintains daily logs and reports as required
- Work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as required to complete the job necessary
- Responsible for immediate reporting of all accidents and incidents
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to operate service truck, backhoe, forklift, or manlift on regular basis
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
- Ability to work at our various plants on occasion as needed
- Knowledge of and compliance with all OHSA safety procedures and protocol
- Ability to work as a team and share knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possess a valid state driver’s license
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing, and random tests during employment
Education and Experience:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education and Experience:
- General maintenance knowledge
Physical Requirements:
- Requires heavy exertion in forms of pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying heavy objects constantly
- Ability to climb, work at elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways frequently
- Requires ability to work from high elevations and over platforms consistently
- Ability to stand for long periods of time consistently
- Ability to stoop, bend or kneel frequently
- Ability to work in all weather conditions up to 70% of time outdoors, year-round
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs consistently
- Must be able to traverse all areas of construction sites and/or Power Plant
- Must be able to travel to various locations
- Must be able to operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22