power plant operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Generating station
• Hydro plant
• Hydro-electric industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors
• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
• Instruct apprentices
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction
• Assist during routine systems testing
• Assist in locating and isolating system problems
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Operate automated or computerized control systems
• Operate equipment in hydro, thermal and nuclear power plants
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Regulate and co-ordinate transmission loads, frequency and line voltage
• Regulate water levels
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment
• Write plant or building operation reports

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Alarms
• Electric generators
• Electronic controls
• Engines
• Meters
• Switches
• Valves

Area of specialization

• Mechanical engineering technology

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Wellness program