Plant Operator

Company: CAMS
Location: Middletown
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description The Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant equipment under their control in accordance with written plant procedures and under the direction of the Operations Shift Supervisor. The operator can at times work with a Maintenance Mechanic on duty, who if needed can help assist with starting and/or stopping plant machinery and equipment. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the plant operator is expected to exercise initiative using experience and good judgment without sacrificing safety or environmental responsibility. Oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable of plant equipment Properly operate boilers, steam turbines, combustion turbines, and associated auxiliary equipment during normal and emergency operation Communicate information clearly, both orally and written Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel Work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties Performs other duties as assigned Take, record, and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters Implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed Meet physical requirements of the job such as perform tasks while standing, walking, climbing and squatting. Ability to operate company vehicles and equipment. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the plant operator is expected to exercise initiative using experience and good judgment without sacrificing safety or environmental responsibility. Requirements Behavioral Attributes : The successful candidate must: Be able to perform effectively in a team environment without close supervision. Work well with others. Use discretion concerning confidential and sensitive company information, demonstrate verbal and written communication skills. Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment up to 345KV, high noise areas. Work in all temperatures and climate conditions. Some temperatures can be extreme. Performance of duties requires working rotating shifts and response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week. Qualifications Job Experience, Abilities, and Skills Required: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to work in a team environment and perform effectively without close supervision. Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail required. Working Conditions Normal office environment and/or out-doors work environment. Out-doors environment at generating plant locations include working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas at generating unit work locations) Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities Requires operation of a motor vehicle; valid driver's license is required. Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment. Requires operation of a personal computer. May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals. Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilitiesby Jobble

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