Communication Skills, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Leadership, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Mining Equipment and Machinery, Operations Processes, Power Plant, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Switchgear, Training/Teaching
We are seeking an ambitious candidate for our open Plant Operator I position. This entry-level role assists plant operations staff and other personnel by monitoring and isolating equipment, operating switchgear and breakers, and troubleshooting equipment and process initiatives. You will work in a coal-fired power plant environment. This role offers the chance to develop skills through structured assignments and instructor-led training. Join our team and be part of a company committed to positively impacting the communities we serve!
How You’ll Contribute:
- Isolate and tag out equipment for maintenance, according to directions and plant operating procedures.
- Acquire knowledge of equipment operating parameters to recognize and report abnormal conditions as they occur, according to established procedures.
- Complete and submit all logs and reports to immediate supervisor as instructed.
- Assist maintenance and instrumentation & controls departments during outages.
- Perform unit walk downs (makes rounds) to monitor operating equipment.
How You’re Qualified:
- Zero or more years of experience in the inspection, monitoring and maintenance of power plant and/or coal yard equipment, including the isolation and tagging of systems or other relevant experience.
- Driver's license
How You’ll Stand Out:
- Ability to adhere to critical operating procedures/guidelines, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
- Basic knowledge of LOTO procedures, ability to communicate effectively, dedication to safety and environmental leadership.
- Fundamental understanding of power plant operating principles.
- Fundamental understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment.
How We’ll Support You:
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
- LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email
lcra.benefits@lcra.org
. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)