Job Information
City of Augusta POWER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE in Augusta, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12944848
SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, performs skilled level of work in the operation of fossil fueled engines, electric generators, and all associated equipment. Performs load forecasting and scheduling; serves as plant operator in charge of his shift, or on relief duty. Supplemental work includes building and fabricating equipment and resources for use throughout the City and providing mechanical support of City fleet. Creativity and innovation encouraged.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs custodial and grounds maintenance, provides plant security, answers phones and dispatches crews for the electrical department.
- Performs startup and shutdown of dual fueled engines, generators, and ancillary equipment.
- Takes periodic readings and logs data, acknowledges system alarms, monitors equipment metering and gauges and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Checks all rotating equipment for proper temperatures, levels, vibration, and fluid leakage and takes hourly equipment readings, lubricates, and cleans rotating equipment as required.
- Operates computers and communications equipment for dispatching and logging purposes, operates electric SCADA system.
- Performs basic plant maintenance, equipment maintenance, and record keeping.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
- Performs other duties as assigned.