Power Plant Operation (Union) Nss

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Performs start-up functional operations shut-down maintenance and repair of power plant equipment.

This position is Michoud Assembly Facility New OrleansLouisiana.

Work Model: Onsite

Essential Functions and Duties

• Operates high pressure boilers chillers and compressors and all related auxiliary equipment through the use of instruments gauges automatic or manual controls.
• Interprets temperature pressure and flow reading and maintains prescribed conditions of water level steam pressure and rate of fuel firing.
• Makes regular checks of assigned areas to ensure the proper operation of heating and cooling equipment and systems such as steam boilers pressure vessels heating furnaces water chillers generators air compressors fuel heating and pumping apparatus.
• Conducts routine and periodic physical and functional performance checks on heating and cooling equipment and systems for proper operating conditions.
• Interprets gauge readings and adjust equipment to maintain appropriate conditions.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the sequence of starting and shutting off power plant and auxiliary equipment and be able to quickly detect and troubleshoot causes of breakdown or improper operation.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments. Informs supervisor of other related repairs and adjustments needed.
  Maintains a daily log of events including equipment performances times of operation materials maintenance etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Accountable For:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees customers and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules regulations and
  procedures.
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially
  hazardous conditions; and
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Mandatory:

• Four (4) years of experience.
• Must maintain the appropriate certifications.
• Must possess the degree of familiarization which is consistent with and considered usual and normal for the complexity of the work to be performed.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Computer skills required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal) Passport or INS
  Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is
  not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language both verbally and written in
  an effective manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid REAL ID drivers license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug test.
• MUST POSSESS a STATIONARY ENGINEER LICENSE for the City of New Orleans.

Working Conditions:

• Physical effort involving able average standing sitting walking or detail work.
• Somewhat disagreeable working conditions when making routine checks with intermittent exposure to heat cold or other disagreeable elements.
• Subject to intense heat when working in boiler room or other boiler rooms throughout the plant.
• Work is typically sedentary in nature and performed in an office setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position.

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any if its subsidiaries please email

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin gender sexual orientation genderidentity or expression age pregnancy disability genetic factors protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.