What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Plant Operator – Apprentice Level 1 position at Consolidated Asset Management Services Texas, LLC?
Conemaugh Generating Station is a 2-Unit, 1700-MW rated coal-fired power plant. The Apprentice I Operator is the first of four progressions to the Power Plant Operator position. A fully qualified Apprentice 1 is responsible for in depth knowledge of the following equipment: the Bottom Ash and Pyrite Removal System, the Pulverizers, the Generator Auxiliary Systems in the basement and the Auxiliary Boilers. The Apprentice 1 must also have a basic knowledge of all other equipment including equipment layout; nomenclature and purpose; and inspection guidelines for equipment located in the basement area of the plant. Understanding of Unit start-up, shut-down, normal operation as well as alarm response to all equipment in this area is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operation, lubrication and inspection of boilers and turbine auxiliary equipment
- Daily inspections and rounds of equipment including boiler, turbine, cooling towers, and ash removal systems using handheld data collectors
- Equipment isolation and tagging
- Ensuring the safe operation of the generation units
- Understanding of safety procedures, including tagging and confined space.
- Ability to remain alert and observant while on shift.
- Assist in troubleshooting operational problems
- Perform preventative maintenance, incidental or minor equipment repairs
- Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, off shifts, and outages
- Carryout duties as needed from the Operations Shift Supervisors