Equipment Operator (R) - May accept apprentice

Job description

 Under general supervision, or the direction of the Unit Operator, and on a rotating shift basis, this classification is responsible for the safe, efficient, and proper operation of all equipment not controlled remotely from the control room associated with the respective generating units. This classification makes periodic inspections of all plant equipment and investigates trouble and troubleshoots problems. Equipment includes boilers and their auxiliaries, turbines and their auxiliaries, generators and their auxiliaries, water wheels, and all other plant equipment. Performs minor maintenance as assigned. 1. Performs all work in a safe manner. Complies with all safety rules, regulations and procedures. Performs all work that they are qualified and trained to do in a manner to protect themselves, their fellow employees and the public from injury. 2. Properly relieves the previous shift, including checking for special orders, operating conditions, data sheets, alarm panels/points and the general condition of the equipment as indicated by instruments or computer logs. Notifies the plant supervisor, or Unit Operator, of critical or abnormal operating conditions. 3. Makes periodic i...