This is journey level work operating fossil fired electric generating station equipment.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibility and from lower classes by its technical skills.

• Successfully completes required training courses and programs.
• Operates fossil fired steam electric generating units and associated equipment including gas and oil fired steam generators (boilers) and steam turbine generators.
• Operates fossil fired combustion turbine generators and associated equipment.
• Operates electrical switchgear, breakers, and controls for placing and removing turbine generator from service.
• Operates combustion controls, burner management systems, alarm and monitoring systems, switches, and other devices required for operation of plant equipment.
• Monitors, observes, and maintains conditions that affect operation of the plant.
• Monitors, observes, and analyzes equipment and systems’ characteristics. Takes actions required to correct or change a condition as needed.
• Operates auxiliary systems and monitoring equipment for sootblowing, fuel handling, and equipment monitoring.
• Takes readings and keeps logs and records.
• Performs routine periodic equipment checks and tests in accordance with standard operating practices, policies, and procedures.
• Works with other power plant personnel to start up, troubleshoot, or shut down equipment as required for corrective or preventive maintenance.
• Provides training and instruction to subordinate personnel and advises the Shift Supervisor of level of job knowledge, skills, and abilities of personnel in training.
• Complies with information provided on Material Safety Data Sheets for all products. Handles and stores items properly.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

• Assists in cleaning of plant facilities and equipment and general housekeeping.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May be required to transport, mix, handle or use hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials) or may be responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current, fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees.
• Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

NOTES

• Rotating shift work required.
• Work requires normal color vision.
• Work requires physical strength and agility, including the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50 pounds.
• Work at heights of over 100 feet on open grating or from aerial devices required.
• Work may require performance of tasks in extreme heat and confined areas.
• Work requires use of personal protection equipment including hearing protection, eye protection, foot protection, hand protection, and head protection.
• Work requires use of respiratory protection including self contained breathing units.
• Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.

SELECTION FACTORS

• Thorough knowledge of startup, operation, and shutdown procedures and practices of central electric generating station steam and combustion turbine generators and auxiliary systems.
• Thorough knowledge of theory and practice of combustion of fossil fuels in high pressure, high temperature utility steam generators (boilers).
• Thorough knowledge of safe operating practices and procedures of high pressure utility boiler components including drums, headers, water walls, superheaters, reheaters, and associated valves, piping, and assemblies.
• Thorough knowledge of power plant auxiliary systems including electrical switchgear and breakers, sootblowers, fuel handling equipment, cooling towers, heat exchangers, fans pumps, and motors.
• Working knowledge of potential hazards and procedures for fire and explosion prevention.
• Skill in hands on operation of power plant system controls, switches, monitors and alarms necessary for proper operation of the plant, including local and remote, manual, and automatic devices.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical bulletins, manufacturers’ operating instructions, and information dealing with power plant principles and practices.
• Ability to react to urgent or emergency conditions by properly applying job skills and knowledge to take or initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to calculate, understand, and evaluate equipment performance including heat transfer, fuel combustion, equipment efficiencies, water quality, and other related parameters.
• Ability to guide subordinate personnel in performance of their duties.
• Ability to read, understand, and comply with Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and the general public.