Title: Power Plant Operator S2 or S1
Location: Shelton, CT
Pay: $45/Hour
Shift: 3pm-11pm 6 Days on 2 Days Off
Why Work Here?
This position offers unmatched job stability on a flagship utility plant owned and operated by our client. The plant provides critical utilities and power generation to a business and medical center complex as well as feeding to the grid as needed. The setup is gas turbine combined cycle and was commissioned less than 10 years ago featuring newer technology and better heat rates than existing plants. This role also has growth potential associated both into direct utilities management, planning & scheduling, or broader facilities management roles as well within the company. If you are interested in a stable job opportunity where you can continue to advance your skills in the field then apply now for immediate consideration.
Job Description:
- Performs various maintenance duties including electrical and mechanical consistent with S-2 licensing and troubleshoots equipment and controls, generator testing, minor maintenance and repairs.
- Reads and interprets all gauges and meters, and takes corrective measures when readings deviate from normal. Responds to all utility, plant and building management alarms.
- Starts and secures all major and auxiliary pieces of equipment at West Campus, adjusts operating controls of systems to achieve maximum operating efficiency while responding to changes in electric, steam and chilled water demands.
- Tests all water systems, interpret results, and determine the amount of treatment to be added to the water systems to maintain proper residuals. Ensures management is aware of any abnormal or unexpected chemistry conditions.
- Responsible for the and efficient operation and maintenance of the site physical plant including office and research facilities, central utility plants, infrastructure and all associated systems and equipment rooms.
- Operates and inspects high-pressure boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, steam turbines, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, fuel systems, wastewater, electrical distribution and switchgear and all related auxiliary systems and control systems to include site infrastructure, building distribution systems and HVAC.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the site physical plant including office and research facilities, central utility plants, infrastructure and all associated systems and equipment rooms. Operates and inspects high-pressure boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, steam turbines, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, fuel systems, wastewater, electrical distribution and switchgear and all related auxiliary systems and control systems to include site infrastructure, building distribution systems and HVAC.
- Maintains plant operation computer based records, interprets results, and initiates actions.