Control Room Operator Trainee (Gilbert, AZ, US)

Salt River Project; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Project is seeking an Operations Specialist Trainee (OST) in Gilbert, AZ. The OST develops skills for promotion to the Operations Specialist position, working on coal, natural gas, fuel oil fired steam units, turbines, and related equipment across multiple generation assets.

The role emphasizes learning to operate remotely and on-site, coordinating load changes, and training others in plant procedures, with progression to Operator Specialist possible after curriculum completion.

Qualifications

• Must complete at least one year as an O&M Specialist III, Operations or equivalent skills and knowledge.
• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required.
• Physical Agility Test.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment and auxiliaries from the control room and throughout the facility.
• Perform regular O&M duties at the site, including housing areas, civil works, roadways, water or sewer systems, etc.
• Coordinate and maintain unit availability with AGC for load reductions/increases based on system demands.
• Learn to operate units within environmental and SRP guidelines.
• Direct the work of other classifications and assist as directed to complete tasks.
• Train personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures.
• Evaluate plant processes and issue clearances as needed; understand the clearance procedure.

Skills

O&M Specialist III experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Operations Specialist Trainee (OST) duties are: Satisfactory completion of all training objectives to develop the skills necessary for promotion to the Operations Specialist position. The OST will be involved in all aspects of operating a power generation facility. Various facilities use operating personnel to perform maintenance functions as well as operations duties. The degree of these maintenance functions will vary between facilities and are not necessarily listed in the bullets below, but are expected of this position. Since the OST position is a training position for a specified length of time (below) it shall not be a position that an O&M 3 operator can be upgraded to.

Seeking experienced Combined Cycle power plant Control Room Operator. Preferably with GE 7FA combustion turbines and GE D11 steam turbines. Experience with GE Mark VIe turbine control system and Foxboro balance of plant control system.

What You’ll Do

Under limited supervision is responsible for learning the facility specific operation of coal, natural gas, and fuel oil fired steam generating units and steam turbine generators, simple cycle gas turbines and combined cycle unit, conventional and pumped storage hydro units, internal combustion engine units, solar powered units, wind powered units and fuel cell powered units, and their related equipment.

• OST is responsible for learning to operate and monitor equipment and auxiliaries by remote control from the control room as well as from throughout the facility using pertinent information from Distributed Control Systems, gauges, instruments, and communication facilities located in the control room and throughout the plant.
• OST is responsible for operation of all units in his charge with his related equipment. In addition to his power plant duties, this may include regular O&M duties at the site, including housing areas, civil works, roadways, water or sewer systems, etc.
• OST is responsible for learning to coordinate and maintain unit availability with AGC, which includes preparation and planning for load reductions/increases based on system demands. Duties require a complete and thorough knowledge of the entire plant operation as it relates to the generation of power.
• OST is responsible for learning to operate units within environmental and SRP guidelines.
• OST is responsible for learning how to direct the work of other classifications and assists as directed by others in the completion of tasks.
• The OST will be required to train personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures.
• OST is responsible for learning how to evaluate plant processes and issue clearances as needed; this requires a thorough knowledge of the clearance procedure.

The typical duties are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content but are intended to illustrate the levels of difficulty of the job. Overlapping of typical duties and responsibilities exists and may occur between classifications. Employees may be assigned to perform duties of either higher or lower classifications. Shift work, non-continuous multi-shift, and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the successful completion of the OST curriculum and promotion to the Operator Specialist classification.

Under limited supervision is responsible for learning the facility specific operation of coal, natural gas, and fuel oil fired steam generating units and steam turbine generators, simple cycle gas turbines and combined cycle unit, conventional and pumped storage hydro units, internal combustion engine units, solar powered units, wind powered units and fuel cell powered units, and their related equipment.

What It Takes To Succeed

Training Objective:

The successful completion of all training curriculum defined by the Operations Specialist Trainee program and all testing and job performance measures must be completed successfully. All training shall be completed within two years from teh date of promotion but, with Plant Manager's agreement, can vary due to work demands. The skill-training curriculums will vary based on business needs.

Skills training can and will change to meet the needs of the facility. Mandatory Regulatory Training will be completed to comply with SRP policy.

Progressionary Training Objectives:

Successful completion of the OST curriculum. Upon completion of the OST curriculum training, progression to the Operator Specialist classification is available without having to wait for there to be an opening in that classification at their current facility. Failure to complete the OST curriculum, testing and job performance measures in the specified amount of time will, at management's discretion, result in either a) an opportunity to bid to another position, or b) a demotion to O&M 3 T/A Specialist position.

Candidates will be evaluated and those who meet minimum qualifications and are selected to move forward in the hiring process will be sent the Trades Assessment link. If you are a current employee in a role that requires the Trades Assessment, you do not need to take the assessment.

Experience

Must complete at least one year as an O&M Specialist III, Operations or equivalent skills and knowledge.

Education

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Testing and Certifications

• Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required.
• Physical Agility Test
• For specific list of training certifications contact departmental manager.
• Trades Assessment

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.