JOB SUMMARY
Responsible to monitor and operate controls in the centralized control room of the Power Plant to control the loading and operation of generating units and associated equipment. Observes operating parameters of equipment and assures that optimum operating conditions are maintained. Required to perform Plant Operator duties on an as needed basis.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary duty to operate the Control Room and may also operate the Auxiliaries, as needed, with limited supervision.
May act as Operating Authority, as required.
Assists in the training and mentoring of less experienced team members.
Monitors, operates and checks equipment.
Identifies abnormal equipment operations.
Takes corrective action and/or initiates requests for equipment repair.
Monitors, analyzes and performs boiler and cooling water chemistry tests.
Keeps logs, records data and verbally communicates plant conditions.
Utilizes SAP/PM system for equipment history and verification of work performed.
Executes clearance procedures.
Follows all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Repairs, inspects and maintains boiler and boiler auxiliaries, turbine/generator auxiliaries, also fuel supply equipment and auxiliaries, if applicable.
Performs general craft tasks, operates various industrial equipment, and uses power hand tools.
Reads and interprets drawings and prints.
Works with other craft and plant personnel as required.
Continually seeks process improvement to save cost and increase efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in a technical discipline, And 5 years experience in a technical field; Or
High School Diploma/GED And 7 years experience in a technical field; Or
Prior military service for at least one enlistment as documented on DD Form 214, And
6 years experience in a technical field. Or
High School Diploma/GED And 2 Direct plant experience at the same Power Plant and successful completion of Board Review.
A certificate of completion from a vocational trade institution in a technical field is equivalent to 1 year of technical experience.
Experience must include 3 years experience in a power plant or other process controlled environment including oil/gas/chemical refining and/or processing or manufacturing, And
1 year experience as a qualified control room operator in a power plant.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to carry pager and/or cell phone while on call and responding to call outs, potentially including weekends and holidays.
May be required to work beyond normal 40-hour workweek.
Subject to operating personal computer for extended periods.
Requires occasional travel primarily via automobile (some overnight) to remote locations throughout the system to monitor operations equipment and activities.
Must be able to move about on foot and follow safety, emergency response procedures and regulations.
Must possess Operator Qualification modules within a specified time determined by organization upon job entry.
Must complete required Process Safety Management Training within a specified time determined by organization upon job entry.
OG&E
321 N Harvey
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma United States
www.oge.com
