Power Plant Journeyman Operator

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Job Description:

Gainesville Regional Utilities’ Energy Supply Department currently has an opening for a Power Plant Operator to operate fossil fired steam electric generating units and associated equipment including gas and oil-fired steam generators (boilers) and steam turbine generators.

To be considered for this position you must have graduated high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and completion of all requirements as established in Progression-Through-Training program(s) for Power Plant Operator – Apprentice, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

May fill multiple positions 

This position may be under filled.
May establish an eligibility list for future hiring.
May require additional assessments to fill the position.
SUMMARY

This is journey level work operating fossil-fired electric generating station equipment.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its technical skills and requirement to train and instruct personnel.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operates fossil-fired steam electric generating units and associated equipment including gas- and oil-fired steam generators (boilers) and steam turbine generators.

Operates fossil-fired combustion turbine generators and associated equipment.

Operates electrical switchgear, breakers, and controls for placing and removing turbine generators from service.

Operates combustion controls, burner management systems, alarm and monitoring systems, switches, and other devices required for operation of plant equipment.

Monitors, observes, and maintains conditions that affect operation of the plant.

Monitors, observes, and analyzes equipment and systems’ characteristics.  Takes actions required to correct or change a condition as needed.

Operates auxiliary systems and monitoring equipment for soot blowing, fuel handling, and equipment monitoring.

Operates, monitors and records operation of equipment for controlling the air quality and air quality support equipment, including but not limited to, precipitator, urea to ammonia and lime hydration systems, fluidized bed dry scrubber, selective catalytic reactor and baghouse.

Takes readings and keeps logs and records.

Performs routine periodic equipment checks and tests in accordance with standard operating practices, policies, and procedures.  Detects evidence of operating problems and initiates response.

Works with other power plant personnel to start up, troubleshoot, or shut down equipment for corrective or preventive maintenance.

Observes, adheres to and performs proper lockout/tag out of plant equipment and systems in accordance with clearance procedures, policies, and practices.

Provides training and instruction to subordinate personnel and advises the Shift Supervisor of level of job knowledge, skills, and abilities of personnel in training.

Attends training courses to learn operation and maintenance requirements of power plant facilities, equipment, and operation.

Completes established training objectives for craft area assigned to journey level.

Opens and closes valves and switches in sequence in order to startup and shutdown equipment.

Understands theory and applies principles in electrical distribution, electrical generation and voltage regulation, heat rate, combustion, and feedwater/steam flow path.

Understands and applies principles of steam generators and combustion generators.

Complies with information provided on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all products. Handles and stores items properly.

Responds to emergency situations.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and completion of all requirements as established in Progression-Through-Training program(s) for Power Plant Operator – Apprentice, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Progression-Through-Training Requirements

Incumbents in this classification must meet the minimum Craft and Safety Training requirements established in the Power Plant Operator Progression-Through-Training program.

Failure to complete the Power Plant Operator – Journey Level Progression-Through-Training program requirements within the timeframes established in the program will be grounds for termination of employment.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver License.

Certifications

None.