About this role
Plant Operator (Dixie Valley Power Plant) Ormat's Dixie Valley Power Plant, located located roughly 100 miles northeast of Fallon Company Description Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Ormat is a leading geothermal company and the only vertically integrated company solely engaged in geothermal and recovered energy generation (REG), with the objective of becoming a leading global provider of renewable energy.
Job Description
- The primary responsibility of a Plant Operator is to ensure that the operation of the power plant is safely and efficiently carried out in accordance with Plant Safety Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Additional duties include; monitoring plant systems and equipment on a continuous basis, and responding to alarms and out of specification parameters by taking appropriate corrective action.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures and successfully complete operator safety qualifications within the designated timeframes.
- Control a variety of power-generation equipment and machinery during normal operation, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repair procedures.
- Review routine operating data troubleshoot abnormal indications and take corrective actions.
- Utilize a variety of analog and digital informational displays to understand operational performance variables, maintain a chronological log of plant activities and ensure optimal level of production.
- Participate in the planning and scheduling of plant activities.
- Prepare, review, edit, and recommend operating procedures.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks (PM’s).
- Perform fire equipment testing.
- Assist with equipment isolation, evacuation and lockout/tagouts.
- Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance.
- Must be able to remain alert while driving for continuous period of time and read and understand maps.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holiday when necessary.
- Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and cover call outs as required.
- Must be able to read and follow written procedures.
- Must be able to interpret mechanical process and electrical drawings.
- Monitor meters, gauges, and control boards to verify operational parameters, and adjust equipment, generator output, voltage, and electricity flow rates according to standard protocols and power grid requirements.
- Participate in regular training to improve performance, acquire professional licenses, and maintain certification required by Ormat and government regulations.
- Perform other duties as directed.
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Ability to understand procedures and instructions to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat’s auto insurance carrier.
- Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in e-mail communications and spreadsheets.
- Must be proficient in MS Excel, Outlook, and use of the Internet.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The ability to lift 20 lbs. periodically.
- Must be able to frequently climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and in harsh weather conditions.
- Must be able to wear a variety of protective equipment.
- This job requires sitting 30% of the time and standing 70%.
Additional information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.