Auxiliary Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Operates all equipment as required for plant operation.

  
  

• Routinely inspects equipment and records operating data as assigned and requests Work Requests to be issued for equipment needing repair.

  
  

• Makes security checks of plant property as required.

  
  

• Performs specific tasks and assists during start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency operation.

  
  

• Responsible for keeping plant and equipment clean.

  
  

• Must maintain a high level of job knowledge concerning the operation of specific equipment, systems and total plant operation.

  
  

• When not engaged in activities for the operations area, may be assigned to other areas.

  
  

• Other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

  
  

• Must satisfactorily complete all study or training requirements for the Power Generation Operation Group and all required IMT training.Apprentice training requirements, including achieving a satisfactory score on a proficiency test, must be accomplished before advancing to next apprentice step.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

  
  

• Must score a minimum of Grade 12 on education equivalency test.Must score a minimum of 22 on Wonderlic Test.

  
  

• Graduate of an accredited Power Generation training program preferred.

  
  

• Prior work experience in large commercial power generation operations group or comparable industrial work environment.

  
  

• Physical requirements:

  • Must be physically able to climb continuous flight of stairs.

  • Must be physically able to climb and work from all types of ladders.

  • Must be able to work at high elevations on open grating.

  • Must be able to distinguish the colors, White, Yellow, Green and Red.

  • Must be able to regularly and repeatedly perform the following physical tasks; shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, rodding, jackhammering, moving trash pumps, etc.

  • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.

  • Must be able to comply with the requirements of the Respiratory Protection Program.

    
    

• Ability to work under stress and accept responsibilities.

  
  

• Must demonstrate the ability to take direction and work with others to accomplish job duties.

  
  

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

  
  

• Must be able to safely operate high-pressure water washing equipment, fork trucks, and small power equipment.

  
  

• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of mechanical and electricalconcepts, and able to advance in knowledge and understanding of both areas.

  
  

• Must have good communication skills, reading, writing, speaking and listening.

  
  

• Must be self-motivated to accomplish work responsibilities with minimal supervision and possess the skills and desire to advance to higher levels of responsibility within the core group or organization.

  
  

• Must be able to attend work on a regular basis.