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 equipmentProperly operate boilers, steam turbines, combustion turbines, and associated auxiliary equipment during normal and emergency operationCommunicate information clearly, both orally and writtenTroubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problemsDiscern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panelWork without supervision inspection while carrying out dutiesPerforms other duties as assignedTake, record, and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical metersImplement Plant Emergency Procedures as neededMeet physical requirements of the job such as perform tasks while standing, walking, climbing, and squatting.Ability to operate company vehicles and equipment.