Power Plant Operator

Pay: $25-$34 per hour based on experience.

Job description

NOTE: This job is located in Imlay, NV

This position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the geothermal power plants. Geothermal energy experience a plus, however, excellent work ethic, reliability, integrity, and willingness to learn are essential.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Monitor equipment by measure, record, and adjust accordingly to plant-operating criteria
• Perform daily maintenance such as greasing and aligning motors, repairing, and replacing sensors, gauges, relays, etc.
• Used prescribed plant operating procedures to conduct efficient and effective plant uptime while maximizing plant output
• Assist in the maintenance and construction-related activities in and around the plant
• Perform regular upkeep of maintenance and housekeeping in the shop /office facilities and power plant grounds
• Collaborates with the team to develop and implement maintenance and quality assurance
• Conducts all work with “Safety” emphasis and a priority of all individuals onsite, and the safety of company resources
• Performs general construction knowledge on the property (welding, plumbing, electrical, framing, etc.)
• Operates rolling equipment
• Monitors and handles chemicals for the prevention of pipeline corrosion
• Maintains daily logs and reports as required
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as required to complete the job necessary
• Responsible for immediate reporting of all accidents and incidents
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate service truck, backhoe, forklift, or manlift on regular basis
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics.
• Ability to work at our various plants on occasion as needed
• Knowledge of and compliance with all OHSA safety procedures and protocol
• Ability to work as a team and share knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a valid state driver’s license
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing, and random tests during employment

Education and Experience:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience:

• General maintenance knowledge

Physical Requirements:

• Requires heavy exertion in forms of pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying heavy objects constantly
• Ability to climb, work at elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways frequently
• Requires ability to work from high elevations and over platforms consistently
• Ability to stand for long periods of time consistently
• Ability to stoop, bend or kneel frequently
• Ability to work in all weather conditions up to 70% of time outdoors, year-round
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs consistently
• Must be able to traverse all areas of construction sites and/or Power Plant
• Must be able to travel to various locations
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Skills

Backhoe Loader, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Construction, Driver's License, Electricity, Forklift, Geothermal Power, Heavy Lifting, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, On Call, Operations Processes, Physics, Plumbing, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Productivity Management, Quality Assurance, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Welding, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

About the Company:

Open Mountain Energy