Power Plant Operator

Camstex; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

LTD

STD

Life insurance

401k

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CAMS in Camden, NJ is seeking a Plant Operator to safely and efficiently run a 173 MW gas-fired, combined-cycle facility. You will operate turbines, HRSG, and auxiliary equipment per procedures, monitor meters and data, and implement emergency procedures.

Shift work, weekends, and on-call may be required. Qualified applicants must have a New Jersey Blue Seal Boiler Operator License or higher, 5+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with DCS systems.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Blue Seal Boiler Operator License or higher.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience operating and/or maintaining major power generation equipment.
• Experience with distributed control systems (DCS) or other digital control platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, efficient, reliable operation of plant equipment.
• Assist in start-up, shutdown, and operation of combined-cycle equipment.
• Operate valves, actuators, and switches during normal and emergency conditions.
• Communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve operational problems.
• Monitor data and input into shift logs.

Skills

Blue Seal Boiler Operator License

Power plant experience

DCS experience

Strong communication

Reading diagrams

Tools

DCS systems

Job description

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 Shift Lead OMT and O&M Manager. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the Operator exercises initiative, using experience and good judgment in Plant operation. Comply with plant policies including those concerning safety and environmental.

Camden Plant Holdings (Camden) is a 173 MW gas fired combined cycle facility utilizing a GE 7001EA Gas Turbines and a GE Steam Turbine with water cooled condensers. The facility is interconnected to PSEG and sells power into the PJM market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment.
• Assist in combined-cycle plant start-up, shutdown, and equipment operations as necessary, including turbines, HRSG, and auxiliary equipment in accordance with operating instructions and procedures.
• Properly operate plant equipment, including valves, air actuators, and electrical switches, during normal and emergency operation, including valves, selector switches.
• Communicate information clearly, both orally and written.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.
• Operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data.
• Monitor and record data available using various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed.
• Implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed.
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings.
• Monitor and test water chemistry per written guidelines to maintain proper steam quality and boiler chemistry.
• Communicate conditions of plant system and equipment to others.
• Apply knowledge of combined cycle power plant operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision-making and work tasks.
• Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.
• Take, record, and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters.
• Ensure shift operations and maintenance PMs are performed.
• Safely operate plant equipment, including, trucks, cranes, forklifts, and personnel lifts
• Will involve occasional work with OSHA classified hazardous materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• New Jersey Blue Seal Boiler Operator License or higher.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience operating and/or maintaining major power generation equipment.
• Experience with distributed control systems (DCS) or other digital control platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and technical documentation.
• Meet physical requirements of the job such as perform tasks while standing, walking (up to 12 hours), climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, and squatting.
• The ability to lift (50 pounds), use hand tools and test instruments. Wearing personal protective equipment in the performance of duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, arc flash clothing, and work boots.
• Performance of duties requires working rotating shifts, including weekends and holiday coverage, and off-shift coverage. "On Call" status may be required. Timely response to call-out opportunities.

Preferred

• Combined cycle power plant experience.
• Experience leading operators, contractors, or shift personnel.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications.

$39 - $45 an hour

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional "al la carte" benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.