Plant Operator
NorthStar Clean Energy
Dearborn, MI
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Dearborn, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago
This position will be located at the Dearborn Industrial Generation, L.L.C. plant in Dearborn, Michigan. This position reports to the Operations Manager.
Job Summary:
The Plant Operator is responsible for equipment operation and record keeping duties on a variety of moderately complex systems such as: distributed control, water, steam, combustion and turbine generator within established procedures.
The selected candidate will have the:
- Ability to productively work independently and as an integral plant staff team member.
- Possesses ability to read and understand moderately complex logic diagrams, wiring diagrams/schematics, and piping/instrument diagrams (P&ID's).
- Ability to use analytical judgment to plan and perform diversified work, making decisions within prescribed limitations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work in a team environment.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
- High School diploma OR GED required
- 3+ years of experience in a Power Plant atmosphere (gas turbine combined cycle preferred) or equivalent
- Be able to use standard computer software programs such as spreadsheets, word processors, databases and other common programs
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of all plant systems and understanding of process and electrical diagrams, plant procedures and measurement standards
- Ability to use analytical judgment to plan and perform diversified work, making decisions within prescribed limitations
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and take direction from others
Skills that will set you apart from others:
- Technical training, in electrical generation, boiler operation and/or gas turbine operation.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for overseeing and the direct operation of major plant equipment and record keeping duties to ensure safe and efficient plant operations within established procedures and parameters
Major Responsibilities:
The Plant Operator shall be responsible for performing equipment operation and record keeping duties inclusive of maintaining shift logs and equipment records.
Maintain strict adherence to Plant Safety, Water Chemistry, Operation and Administrative programs and procedures.
Monitors the operation of major plant equipment and systems and takes appropriate action to ensure they are operated safely, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Operates assigned control systems including distributed control, water, steam, combustion, turbine generator and related components in a safe and efficient manner.
Identifies and corrects problems; reports problems requiring further action to the Shift Supervisor.
Assists the Plant Maintenance Department in performing preventative and corrective maintenance as assigned.
Maintains assigned control systems to ensure proper operations.?
Assists chemistry personnel in maintaining the boiler system by adding/transferring chemicals, as appropriate
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