Operations Technician

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Job Summary

The Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe reliable compliant and efficient operation of Odessa Ector Power Plant. The role monitors and controls plant systems from the control room and in the field; performs startups shutdowns and load changes; responds to abnormal and emergency conditions; and supports water treatment plant chemistry maintenance and performance activities.
This position reports to the Operations Manager and normally works under the day-to-day direction of the Control Room Coordinator. The successful candidate must complete and maintain qualification as a Water Plant Operator Auxiliary Plant Operator and Control Room Operator in accordance with the plant qualification program

Job Description

• Operate the gas turbines steam turbine generators water-treatment systems and associated balance-of-plant equipment in accordance with approved procedures operating limits and dispatch requirements.
• Monitor plant conditions through the distributed control system (DCS) alarms trends field indications and operator rounds; identify abnormal conditions and take timely appropriate action.
• Perform plant startups shutdowns load changes equipment transfers and other evolutions safely and efficiently under the direction of the Control Room Coordinator.
• Respond promptly to plant upsets equipment failures trips alarms and emergencies; stabilize plant conditions and communicate status risks and resource needs.
• Maintain awareness of market and dispatch conditions plant capability equipment limitations and maintenance status; coordinate operating decisions with the Control Room Coordinator.
• Conduct field rounds and complete accurate equipment logs. Identify adverse trends deficiencies and emerging equipment problems and initiate or support corrective action.
• Collect water and process samples perform required testing maintain proper plant chemistry control and communicate results requiring review or action.
• Complete clear accurate and timely operating records including logbook entries electronic logs work permits event documentation and shift-turnover information.
• Coordinate operations and maintenance activities including equipment releases clearances return-to-service testing and verification of plant configuration.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor operator maintenance tasks within assigned qualifications and plant procedures.
• Follow all safety environmental and regulatory requirements including lockout/tagout work-control and applicable hazardous-work permitting processes.
• Review operating procedures and training materials identify needed improvements and support procedure revisions and continuous-improvement activities.
• Maintain required qualifications and complete assigned training. Develop the knowledge and capabilities needed to support or provide relief coverage for the Control Room Coordinator when formally qualified and designated.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position and operational needs of the plant.

• Demonstrate safe conservative and procedure-driven decision-making.
• Support environmental compliance and accurate complete operating records.
• Promote reliable plant operation by preventing avoidable trips and identifying equipment issues early.
• Support plant availability efficient startups operating efficiency and responsible cost control without compromising safety or compliance.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and work collaboratively with operations maintenance management and support personnel.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to successfully complete the OEPP operator qualification program through the WPO APO and CRO positions.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts overtime emergency call-ins and outage assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to provide clear work direction complete permits document plant conditions and conduct thorough shift turnovers.
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn plant control electronic log work-management and administrative systems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment work effectively with limited supervision and respond appropriately during abnormal or emergency conditions.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment controlled-substance screening and other applicable employment requirements.

• Three or more years of control-room or board-operator experience.
• Three or more years of combined-cycle power-plant operating experience.
• Experience operating gas turbines steam turbines generators and balance-of-plant systems.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting Ovation DCS and GE Mark VI turbine control systems including alarm response plant startups and shutdowns.
• Water-treatment or power-plant chemistry experience.
• Relevant military power-generation or comparable industrial process-operations experience.

• Work is performed in a control-room and industrial power-plant environment both indoors and outdoors.
• The position may require exposure to heat cold high noise levels rotating equipment chemicals and other industrial hazards while using required personal protective equipment.
• The employee must be able to walk and stand for extended periods climb stairs and ladders and access plant equipment areas with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular attendance punctuality and reliable response to assigned shifts overtime emergencies and outage work are essential.

This position description summarizes the principal duties and requirements of the role. It is not intended to include every task or responsibility that may be assigned.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Odessa Texas

Texas

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