Senior Hydro Plant Operator - Lead Turbine & Remote Ops

Oglethorpe Power Corp.; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oglethorpe Power Corp. in the United States seeks a Hydro Operator to perform operating, regulating, and inspecting duties for hydroelectric generating units and related facilities.

The role involves monitoring systems to ensure reliable power generation in compliance with safety policies and governmental regulations, including training and supervising assigned associates. Responsibilities include switching operations, turbine and generator control, data logging, and plant security oversight

Qualifications

• Strong reading and interpretation of technical manuals, drawings and resources.
• Effective oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to make quick decisions for safe operation.
• Must be able to discern colors for equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical switching to remove or return station equipment to service per tagging procedures and safety protocols.
• Operate turbines, generators, combustion turbines, and associated systems per SOPs across start-up, normal, and emergency conditions.
• Monitor equipment performance via gauges, meters, temperatures, and pressures; adjust settings and perform minor repairs.
• Analyze trouble causes to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Maintain tagging systems and perform confined space entry when needed; lift up to 75 pounds.
• Assemble and record operational data; update logs and prepare reports.
• Oversee plant security and remote operation capability when required.
• Direct and train assigned associates; supervise team activities as necessary.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and participate in safety trainings.

Skills

Technical manuals

Communication (written)

Color vision

Decision making

Confined spaces

Turbine operator training

Supervisory basics

Education

High School Diploma

Related college/technical courses

Job description

Oglethorpe Power Corp. in the United States seeks a Hydro Operator to perform operating, regulating, and inspecting duties for hydroelectric generating units and related facilities.

The role involves monitoring systems to ensure reliable power generation in compliance with safety policies and governmental regulations, including training and supervising assigned associates. Responsibilities include switching operations, turbine and generator control, data logging, and plant security oversight