Power Plant Operator - Olean - New York

Indeck Energy Services, Inc.; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health (Medical)

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Indeck Energy Services in Olean, NY, seeks a power plant operator with combined cycle power plant experience. The role involves work with boilers, high-pressure steam, gas, and steam turbines, plus mechanical, welding and electrical tasks. Overtime, rotating shifts, and safety compliance are expected.

Responsibilities include inspecting and controlling equipment, performing repairs, and maintaining accurate logs. HV safety, respirator use, and ability to work without sponsorship are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in high voltage and/or instrumentation and controls preferred.
• Military veterans with electrical generation/I&C maintenance experience are a plus.
• Power plant experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Respirators and safety equipment usage is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, adjust and control power production equipment to ensure safe, legal, continuous and efficient operation.
• Communicate effectively using oral and written methods.
• Perform repairs and assist others in repairs to all equipment.
• Handle treated water analysis and actions to maintain systems within limits.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned.
• Take actions to prevent environmental excursions and monitor for irregularities.
• Maintain journals, logs, maintenance records, and reports.
• Occasionally support maintenance at other Indeck facilities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HV equipment

Job description

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT EMPLOYER SUPPORT OR SPONSORSHIP

Power Plant Operators & Military Vets w/ Electrical or Maintenance Experience Please Apply.

Job Description

Indeck Energy Services is looking for an individual with combined cycle power plant experience to fill an immediate position in our Olean, NY location. This position entails work with boilers, high-pressure steam, gas, and steam turbines. Strong mechanical, welding, and/or electrical ability is a plus. We're dedicated to providing communities with reliable power using environmentally sound approaches. Since 1985, Indeck Energy has developed, financed, managed the construction, owned and operated numerous power generation facilities across the United States and abroad. We continue to own and operate a large majority of these plants. We have a proven track record when it comes to creating and sustaining new power generation projects, and over the years we've enjoyed long-term partnerships with several Fortune 100 companies and some of the largest financial institutions in the world. Come join our team!

Duties

• Inspect, adjust and control all power production auxiliary and facility equipment to assure safe, legal, continuous, and efficient operation. Knowledge of gas and steam turbines is required.
• Communicate effectively and accurately using both oral and written methods of communication.
• Make repairs, where qualified and assist others in making repairs to all equipment.
• Perform assigned tasks in the analyzing and control of treated water. Take necessary action to maintain the systems within prescribed limits.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned or required.
• Take actions necessary to prevent any environmental excursions.
• Continually checks all phases of the operation for difficulties or irregularities, troubleshooting as necessary.
• Maintains journals, logs, maintenance and equipment records, and various reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Assignments may include maintenance at other Indeck facilities.

Physical Environment

• The job involves standing, walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working from elevations, heavy lifting, and the use of tools.
• Work with high-pressure and hot steam and water lines, chemicals, and chemical equipment.
• Work in cramped or awkward positions at times. May be required to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposed to noise and a hot work environment. Work in a confined space when necessary.
• Work is performed on a rotating swing shift. The shift may be changed on occasion.
• Availability for overtime work assignments is required.
• The job requires constant attentiveness and awareness. Extreme pressure may exist in the event of an equipment failure.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (minimum requirement).
• Experience in High Voltage and/or Instrumentation and Controls maintenance preferred.
• Military veterans who possess experience in electrical generation/I&C maintenance are a plus.
• Power plant experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work in the United States without employer support or sponsorship.
• The use of respirators and other safety equipment is required.

Nature Of Work

• Duration: Full Time, Regular.
• Normal Work Days: Varies.
• Normal Work Shifts: Rotating.
• Overtime work might be required.
• Compensation: Hourly. Depending on experience.
• Education: Applicants should have a High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience: Applicants should have experience of 1 year(s).
• License: Applicants should have the following driver's license: Class D/Regular.
• Benefits Leave: Paid holidays, Sick, Vacation/paid time off.
• Retirement: 401K.
• Insurance: Health (Medical, Dental, Life) offered.
• Miscellaneous: Tuition assistance.

About Indeck Operations, Inc.

Combined cycle power plant.

About Indeck Energy Services

Developing renewable energy solutions for tomorrow. Indeck Energy is a leading developer of power generation projects, bringing extraordinary knowledge, skill, and experience to every project. We continue to transform the industry by providing communities with sustainable energy solutions. Indeck Energy Services, Inc. was established in 1985 as an Independent Power Producer and developer of cogeneration plants. Indeck is one of the leading developers, owners and operators of energy facilities and independent power projects in North America. Indeck is privately held and incorporated in Illinois, with its headquarters located in the suburbs of Chicago.