Plant Operator Trainee

PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE (ALMA WI)

The Plant Operator Trainee is responsible to timely complete all training requirements leading to the Plant Operator position while performing the essential job functions of steps as completed.

The Impact Youll Make In This Role:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This list is developed to show the level of duties normally performed by this classification. This list is not an all-encompassing list of duties.

1. Perform maintenance during outages.

2. Perform housekeeping activities to keep the plant clean orderly and free from hazards.

3. Perform other duties as assigned. Attain a thorough working knowledge of equipment procedures policies and safety rules by active participation in training programs.

4. Complete requirements as Plant Operator Trainee Area III and be responsible for the safe reliable and efficient operation and surveillance of designated turbine/generator auxiliaries steam generator auxiliaries and other assigned plant auxiliary equipment per the Operator training program.

5. Complete requirements as Plant Operator Trainee Area II and be responsible for the safe reliable and efficient operation and surveillance of the turbine/generator steam generator and other assigned plant auxiliary systems per the Operator training program.

6. Complete requirements as Plant Operator Trainee Area I and be responsible for the coordinated operation of the turbine generator and steam generator in a safe reliable and efficient manner per the Operator training program.

7. Required to be capable of performing the following operational functions: Operate manual and automatic valves that could range in size from ¼ to 24 and range in pressure from negative to 2000 PSI. Be able to distinguish colors especially the difference between red green and yellow. Be able to use tools such as long handled scrapers to clean coal systems. Must be able to identify differences in sound levels to find equipment problems. Operate electrical switches and breakers up to 24000 volts.

8. Initiates maintenance request for repair of equipment.

9. As you become qualified rotate through the operating areas routinely to maintain knowledge of plant systems.

10. Assist with drafting and updating operating procedures by reviewing editing and initiating as needed.

11. Responsible for understanding and following DPC policies plant operating policies and procedures lockout/tagout procedure environmental guidelines safety programs Hazardous Substance Emergency Plan and all state and federal reporting and permit requirements.

Your Experience and Expertise:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: (Internal Candidates) - Associate Degree or two (2) year diploma in directly related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Applicant must have a background in industrial operations computer software maintenance electrical or instrumentation and possess basic mechanical critical thinking and reading comprehension must complete a state-approved Plant Operator apprenticeship program within three (3) years of entering the position.

(External Candidates) - Associate Degree or two (2) year diploma in directly related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Applicant must have a background in industrial operations computer software maintenance electrical or instrumentation and possess basic mechanical critical thinking and reading comprehension must complete a state-approved Plant Operator apprenticeship program within three (3) years of entering the position.

Skills: Must be able to read and understand procedures blueprints and technical information. Must be computer literate and be able to navigate through windows-based programs.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid drivers license.

Physical Demands: Sitting standing kneeling crouching crawling twisting upper body walking bending reaching stretching writing hearing speaking seeing fingering grasping climbing (stairs ladders sky climber confined spaces) pushing pulling lifting (up to 75 pounds; 40 pounds frequently). Become trained and operate scissor lifts and forklifts as required. Must have the ability to wear protective equipment (safety glasses hard hat respirators etc.). Must have the ability to become respirator certified.

Environmental Demands: Work indoors and outdoors occasionally in extreme cold heat and temperature swings and often in extreme noise. Work around mechanical and electrical hazards and occasionally work around fumes/odors dust chemical and toxic waste hazards.

Other Job Characteristics: Team-oriented crews working rotating shifts. Off-duty availability. Frequent interaction with co-workers. Work overtime as required.