April 4, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Auxiliary Operator

Organization:
Santee Cooper
Region:
Canada, South Carolina, Georgetown
End of contest:
December 12, 2025
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Operator
Description
Requisition Number: 8411

Position Description

  • Responsible for operating, inspecting, and monitoring auxiliary support equipment to assist the Unit Operator and Shift Supervisor with operation of the boiler/turbine/generator and other station systems including scrubbers and SCRs.

Essential Job Tasks:

  • Inspects turbines, generators, boilers, scrubbers, and all related equipment, unloads fuel oil/used oil trucks, and reports unusual conditions to Unit Operator or Shift Supervisor to ensure reliable performance of station equipment.
  • Assists Unit Operator in operation of electrical generating units as necessary to maintain proper operation of the station, including compliance with safety and environmental programs and permits.
  • Operates various subsystems such as water plant, ash removal system, cooling water systems, flyash and coal conveyor systems, scrubbers, SCRs, and chemical feed systems as necessary to maintain operation of the station.
  • Maintains and cleans equipment in regularly assigned areas to ensure reliable operation and clean equipment.
  • Records necessary readings on turbines, generators, boilers, scrubbers, SCRs, and auxiliary equipment to monitor equipment performance and compare to expected performance.
  • Opens and closes valves, racks electrical breakers, and opens and closes high voltage disconnects, up to 230 KV, (in accordance with the Corporate Switching Procedure) for daily operation and LOTO (lockout tagout) clearance purposes.
  • Assists maintenance section as needed when not required on operations duty to maintain high level of productivity and economical operations.
  • Serves as a member of the fire brigade and confined space rescue teams and undergoes annual fire and rescue training.
  • Develops in-depth knowledge of station systems to ensure ability to operate effectively in emergency situations and increase station reliability. This includes on-the-job training of coworkers.

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Contact

Santee Cooper

One Riverwood Dr

Moncks Corner

South Carolina United States

www.santeecooper.com


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