Power Plant Operator: Shift & Controls Expert

US Army Corps of Engineers; Bridgeport (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Power Plant Operator to perform inspections, operate and monitor plant equipment, and manage clearances and safety procedures on a rotating shift in a power facility. The role requires readiness to respond to disturbances and to maintain station records and security.

The position includes duties across hydro, fossil, nuclear, solar or wind power systems, with emphasis on safe operation, routine maintenance, and adherence to DoD/Federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a POWER PLANT OPERATOR without more than normal supervision.
• Experience in power producing plants including hydropower, fossil fuels, nuclear, solar or wind.
• Ability to respond to disturbances with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Make routine and non-routine inspections of project areas and equipment.
• Observe, check, report and/or record required operational data and information to the control room and/or in station records.
• Operate power facility equipment to prescribed standards or as directed.
• Assume local control of stopping, starting, synchronizing, adjusting load and voltage, etc., for units and auxiliary equipment.
• Operate required switching to isolate or remove equipment from service and test operations for restoration.
• Prepare clearances under the direction of the Chief Power Plant Operator.
• Place clearance tags and operate equipment in accordance with project 'safe-clearance' procedures.
• Perform light cleaning, lubrication of equipment, and Operator-related preventative maintenance.
• Maintain security surveillance of the project.

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Power Plant Operator to perform inspections, operate and monitor plant equipment, and manage clearances and safety procedures on a rotating shift in a power facility. The role requires readiness to respond to disturbances and to maintain station records and security.

The position includes duties across hydro, fossil, nuclear, solar or wind power systems, with emphasis on safe operation, routine maintenance, and adherence to DoD/Federal requirements.