Power station operator entry level jobs - 1 jobs

Job DescriptionSalary: QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Eligible bidders who have had at least three years' applicable experience in operation of power facility and system comparable to plant site system or by satisfactorily completing one year in service as a Power Operator Second Class. Must have a valid State drivers' license and be able to operate standard automatic transmission vehicles. CONDITIONS OF WORK AREAS WORKED IN: Power switch yard areas PHYSICAL DEMANDS Pushing .Pulling Reaching Sitting 25 % Standing 25% Walking SO% Manually operating or cranking lifting up to 100# Raising both arms above shoulder Full use of both hands Working at High Speed Equipment fairly heavy manual effort Seeing Color Vision Normal Vision Normal Hearing Must be able to wear Company provided respiratory and other personal protective equipment when required. CONDITIONS AND MATERIALS Inside work 60% Noisy (Moderate) Environment mechanical hazards Outside work 40% Moving objects Acids (Battery) Electrics! Hazards Insulating oil Shift work H., N., & co, Cylinders Hot, Cold, Dry Environments RESPONSIBILITY Responsible for operation of the power system and controlling voltage power factors and bus loading of Substation, electrics Systems. May not leave position without proper relief. Must follow safe procedures because of hazardousconditions in switchyards. Sufficient background to recognize conditions in switchyards and deficiencies and correct without interruption. Assists in training of lessor qualified individuals. GENERAL SUMMARY After training must assume control of heavily loaded switchboards. Must stand or walk most of the time. Performs both manual and log work. Must be able to act and react independently.