What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Tech - Operations - Local 57 (Vineyard, UT - Lake Side Plant) - #111902 position at PacifiCorp?
Job Summary
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Description
To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Lake Side Combined Cycle Power Plant, Senior Plant Technicians will perform project leader and planning functions. They will also operate the power plant in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, develop and implement plant operating and safety procedures, and control room operations of all areas of the plant.
Responsibilities
Additional Duties:
Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman level or equivalent technical skills/qualifications (military, trade school, etc.) in one or more crafts (Mechanic, Electrician, Instrumentation & Control Technician, or Control Room Operator).
• At least 3 years experience in the operation and/or maintenance of large generating plant or similar industrial facility or process.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment exam which will determine applicant's knowledge and skill level of operating plant processes, electrical distribution, generation, water/steam cycles, and turbine operation as one factor in the selection process.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with computers and related software.
• Demonstrated team working skills.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift including weekends and holidays.
• Must be available as necessary to cover for overtime, including weekends and holidays.
• Must complete a respiratory evaluation and fit test.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the job.
Not required, but helpful to have the following:
• Combined Cycle Experience.
• Siemens Technology operational experience, including S501FD3, S501F4, K&N Steam Turbine, and T3000 Controls.
• If candidates do not meet Minimum requirement of CRO, Auxiliary Operator will also be considered.
Additional Information
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Description
To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Lake Side Combined Cycle Power Plant, Senior Plant Technicians will perform project leader and planning functions. They will also operate the power plant in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, develop and implement plant operating and safety procedures, and control room operations of all areas of the plant.
Responsibilities
- Operation of the Power Plant in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
- Develop and Implement plant operating and safety procedures.
- Control Room operations of all areas of the plant within guidance laid down in station procedures or manufacturers' recommendations.
- Start up and shut down activities of the units.
- Actions required upon the receipt of plant alarms.
- Use of control and information systems provided to optimize performance and minimize plant damage.
- Release of plant and making safe for work.
- Routine inspection and operation of outside plant.
- Routine testing of plant and equipment and the upkeep of testing records.
- Monitoring and adjustment of plant water chemistry.
- Actions required under Fire and Emergency conditions as laid down in plant procedures.
- Interface with commercial and trading on the commercial dispatch of the plant.
- Local and remote switching operations within the 345kv substation.
- Use of SAP maintenance management system to raise defects.
- Ensure budgets under their control are managed within company and site policies and are maintained within budget.
- When appropriate manage contractors carrying out specific contract work and ensure compliance with site instructions.
- Undertake minor maintenance activities within the capability and skills of the individual and be willing to learn appropriate new skills.
Additional Duties:
- Where appropriate assist other staff within the plant to carry out their duties to ensure the plant can meet its obligations to the company.
- Be prepared to support plant activities in the interests of promoting the station and the company in the community.
Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman level or equivalent technical skills/qualifications (military, trade school, etc.) in one or more crafts (Mechanic, Electrician, Instrumentation & Control Technician, or Control Room Operator).
• At least 3 years experience in the operation and/or maintenance of large generating plant or similar industrial facility or process.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment exam which will determine applicant's knowledge and skill level of operating plant processes, electrical distribution, generation, water/steam cycles, and turbine operation as one factor in the selection process.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with computers and related software.
• Demonstrated team working skills.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift including weekends and holidays.
• Must be available as necessary to cover for overtime, including weekends and holidays.
• Must complete a respiratory evaluation and fit test.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the job.
Not required, but helpful to have the following:
• Combined Cycle Experience.
• Siemens Technology operational experience, including S501FD3, S501F4, K&N Steam Turbine, and T3000 Controls.
• If candidates do not meet Minimum requirement of CRO, Auxiliary Operator will also be considered.
Additional Information
