Power Plant Operator - Point Lay

North Slope Borough; Alaska; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Power Plant Operator to ensure the smooth operation of electrical distribution systems. In this role, you will monitor and maintain essential equipment, including generators and switchgear controls, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Your responsibilities will include keeping detailed logs of equipment performance, responding to alarms, and assisting in inventory management. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions are vital to the community's energy needs. If you are passionate about mechanical maintenance and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization and policies.
• Ability to monitor and maintain mechanical equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain oil and fluid levels of power plant equipment.
• Operate and maintain stationary engines and generator sets.
• Respond to power plant alarms and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Monitoring Equipment

Mechanical Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Log Keeping

Education

High School Graduate or G.E.D.

12 years of education and related work experience

Tools

Generators

Switchgear Controls

Motor Control Center

Job description

Operate, monitor and maintain generators, switchgear controls, motor control center and equipment associated with mechanical equipment used to monitor and distribute electricity.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitors and maintains the oil and fluid levels of power plant equipment in accordance with standard Department procedures and Borough policy.
2. Monitors and makes necessary adjustments to water temperatures and pressures.
3. Operates and maintains stationary engines, generator sets, associated mechanical equipment and facilities.
4. Maintains generator cooling system, mixing and testing for recommended levels.
5. Changes oil, fuel and air filters.
6. Maintains a daily log of equipment performance, power output, generator operations, and power and fuel outages.
7. Assists Lead Power Plant Operator and Village Services Supervisor with inventory; requests, receives and stores supplies and equipment.
8. Inspects and cleans equipment and facility; reports maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor.
9. Complies with all safety rules and regulations.
10. Attends all required scheduled safety meetings.
11. Responds to power plant alarms and power failures, and reports problems to supervisor.
12. May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, holidays, and weekends and may be subject to 24-hour on-call status.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

High school graduate or G.E.D./or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.