Powerhouse Operator II — Generators & Plant Systems

Nashville Public Radio; Akutan (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Trident Seafoods seeks a Powerhouse Operator to oversee power plant equipment, monitor operations, and coordinate maintenance in Alaska. You will manage generators, pumps, and distribution systems and ensure regulatory reporting and safety compliance.

The role requires a minimum of two years operating powerhouse systems and a relevant certificate, with physical fitness to meet demanding marine-site conditions and the ability to work with a team in a safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating powerhouse systems and controls.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operation of power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
• Controls or maintains auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power.
• Regulates equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from monitors.
• Starts or stops generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, or other power plant equipment when necessary.
• Records and compiles operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
• Ensures regular maintenance of equipment to prevent failure or deterioration is scheduled and completed.
• Provides regulatory reporting as needed, at established intervals, based on readings from charts.
• Inspects records or logbook entries or communicates with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
• Places standby emergency electrical generators online in emergencies and monitors the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
• Establishes cadence for examination and testing of electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
• Receives outage calls and requests necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
• Operates or maintains distributed power generation equipment, including produce energy on-site for processing or other commercial purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Powerhouse operations

Controls

Education

Technical certificate (powerplant)

Related experience or training

Job description

Trident Seafoods seeks a Powerhouse Operator to oversee power plant equipment, monitor operations, and coordinate maintenance in Alaska. You will manage generators, pumps, and distribution systems and ensure regulatory reporting and safety compliance.

The role requires a minimum of two years operating powerhouse systems and a relevant certificate, with physical fitness to meet demanding marine-site conditions and the ability to work with a team in a safety-driven environment.