Job Description
Overview:
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a Natural Gas Power Plant. This includes water treatment systems, circulating water systems, condensate/feedwater systems, heat recovery steam generator systems, turbine systems, gas turbine systems, generator systems, control systems, electrical systems, and various other plant systems. Is required to show initiative in his/her area of responsibility.
Responsibilities:
· Operate and maintain the facility in the control room or field, optimizing Plant performance through established procedures.
· Control all evolutions throughout the plant.
· Operate equipment and perform repairs as needed, maintaining plant equipment at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability and efficiency.
· Demonstrate procedural compliance in all plant operation activities by operating plant equipment through established valve line-ups and system/component operating procedures.
· Monitor water chemistry parameters in support of make-up water production, cooling water circulation and ASME guidelines for maintaining boiler and feed water within specification.
· Master a shift turnover process to ensure a seamless transfer of information to the oncoming shift.
· Actively participate in the behavior-based safety program and ensure every team member complies with all safety procedures and applicable task-oriented job safety analyses.
· Perform other task as assigned
Requirements:
· High School diploma, trade school, military service or technical school training
· Ability to work constructively under minimum supervision
· Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, be on call and accept call-outs and over time work
· Basic user PC skills for information processing and management
· General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation
· Ability to operate a fork lift and man-lifts as needed
· Must successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS testing
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment, accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges.
· Ability to respond to plant emergencies
· Ability to perform demanding work at heights under adverse conditions and when participating in emergency activities
· Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined spaces as required to complete assigned task
· Ability to lift 50 lbs
· Ability to pass a respirator physical and fit test
This position can be filled at a level I, II, III or IV depending on experience level
Read the full posting.TXU Energy
1601 Bryan St
Dallas
Texas United States
www.txuenergy.com
