Power station operator job description
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Power station operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in power station operator job postings.
Sample power station operator requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical certification or degree related to power plant operations
- Experience working with power plant equipment and systems
- Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics
- Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations
Sample required power station operator soft skills
- Strong communication skills to work with team members and management
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Analytical thinking to diagnose and troubleshoot issues
- Attention to detail to ensure equipment maintenance and accurate reporting
- Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed
Power station operator job description example 1
Stanley Black & Decker power station operator job description
**93499BR**
**Title:**
Power Station Operator - 1st shift - M-F 7-3 - Pay Starting @ $25/hr
**Business:**
Global Shared Services
**State/Country/Province:**
Connecticut
**No. of Positions:**
1
**Job Description:**
**Position Location(s): Farmington River Power Company (FRPC) - Windsor CT**
**Primary Function:**
Operate and monitor hydro-electric power plant to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
Maintain grounds, buildings, and equipment, as well as dam and powerhouse.
**Tools and Equipment:**
Generators, hydraulic pumps, air compressors. Electrical equipment such as:
Computer, circuit breakers, knife switches, and control board. Tractors, mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, etc. Trucks, forklift, boats, and hydraulic trash rake. Portable hand tools, as well as gas and electric tools.
**Working Procedure:**
Operate, inspect, adjust, and maintain plant systems, related equipment and controls to provide efficient uninterrupted service throughout the plant. Operate, monitor, and adjust settings based on computer data for efficient generation as required. Work from drawings and specifications to determine malfunctions within the plant.
Perform minor repairs as necessary. Assist maintenance trades with major repairs when necessary.
Change oil & water filters, grease, & check brush tensions on generators when needed. Operate water, air, hydraulic, and electric controls as necessary. Maintain daily logs and records of generation and services to the plant. Perform necessary computations and write reports.
Maintain FRPC grounds. Maintain the Stanley Tools and the old Hardware complex buildings/grounds in New Britain as required. Maintain power company buildings, equipment and dam (including flashboards) for safe and efficient operations.
Assist vendors performing work at power plant as necessary. Assist with minor repairs in New Britain as necessary.
Perform necessary handling requirements of the job and maintain a safe, clean, and orderly workplace. Follow all Standard Work Operating Procedures. Comply with all site safety policies.
93499BR
**Function:**
Manufacturing
**City:**
Windsor Locks
**FLSA (For US Only):**
Hourly
**Region:**
USA
**EEO Statement:**
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
**Featured Category on SBD Careers:**
Manufacturing
**Title:**
Power Station Operator - 1st shift - M-F 7-3 - Pay Starting @ $25/hr
**Business:**
Global Shared Services
**State/Country/Province:**
Connecticut
**No. of Positions:**
1
**Job Description:**
**Position Location(s): Farmington River Power Company (FRPC) - Windsor CT**
**Primary Function:**
Operate and monitor hydro-electric power plant to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
Maintain grounds, buildings, and equipment, as well as dam and powerhouse.
**Tools and Equipment:**
Generators, hydraulic pumps, air compressors. Electrical equipment such as:
Computer, circuit breakers, knife switches, and control board. Tractors, mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, etc. Trucks, forklift, boats, and hydraulic trash rake. Portable hand tools, as well as gas and electric tools.
**Working Procedure:**
Operate, inspect, adjust, and maintain plant systems, related equipment and controls to provide efficient uninterrupted service throughout the plant. Operate, monitor, and adjust settings based on computer data for efficient generation as required. Work from drawings and specifications to determine malfunctions within the plant.
Perform minor repairs as necessary. Assist maintenance trades with major repairs when necessary.
Change oil & water filters, grease, & check brush tensions on generators when needed. Operate water, air, hydraulic, and electric controls as necessary. Maintain daily logs and records of generation and services to the plant. Perform necessary computations and write reports.
Maintain FRPC grounds. Maintain the Stanley Tools and the old Hardware complex buildings/grounds in New Britain as required. Maintain power company buildings, equipment and dam (including flashboards) for safe and efficient operations.
Assist vendors performing work at power plant as necessary. Assist with minor repairs in New Britain as necessary.
Perform necessary handling requirements of the job and maintain a safe, clean, and orderly workplace. Follow all Standard Work Operating Procedures. Comply with all site safety policies.
93499BR
**Function:**
Manufacturing
**City:**
Windsor Locks
**FLSA (For US Only):**
Hourly
**Region:**
USA
**EEO Statement:**
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
**Featured Category on SBD Careers:**
Manufacturing
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024