Job Description

Position Title: Operator Technician I or II - Power Plant

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Department/Location: Office of Chief Officer; Lonesome Creek Station/Alexander, ND

Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose:

This position operates and maintains the gas turbine generating units, all electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment. The incumbent operates and maintains additional plant systems at the Lonesome Creek Generation Station (LCS).

Essential Functions:

• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations.

• Maintain all Ammonia training in reference to Homeland Security and Risk management Plan.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and trouble shoot to solve station mechanical and technical problems.

• Monitor and accept all Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Day ahead market awards.

• Ensure all engines are started and stopped as scheduled to prevent economic penalties.

• Receive all calls from Basin Real Time Marketing for SPP self-commitments in the Market.

• Properly enter all outages and de-rates in the PCI software system

• Operate the station within the environmental requirements and operate units from the control room.

• Perform and support all planned outages with contractors

• Implement or issue equipment clearances in preparation for inspection, testing, or maintenance. On return of clearance, inspect and return the equipment to normal operation. Follow prescribed clearance procedures, and assist with the development of new procedures, as needed.

• Develop operating procedures with corresponding Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and write technical procedures; update logs and reports on plant equipment maintenance;

• Perform ground maintenance (mowing, watering, removing snow), paints, and cleans buildings.

Qualifications :

Operator Technician II:

• Completion of a certificate program or two-year degree; or

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and two years of maintenance or operations experience in an industrial, coal-based/combustion turbine generation, or combined cycle generation power plant.

Operator Technician I:

• Completion of a certificate or a two-year degree in Process Technology or Power Generation Technology; or

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and two years of maintenance or operations experience in an industrial, coal-based/combustion turbine generation, or combined cycle generation power plant; and

• One year of operating experience at Pioneer Generation Station or at a natural gas combustion turbine and/or reciprocating engine generation facility.

Other requirements:

• Knowledge of plant operating procedures and equipment, including pollution control equipment.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• A valid driver's license.

• Resume required.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for personnel in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement for this position.

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

This position requires continuous sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and reaching; frequent bending, kneeling, and using keyboard/computer; and occasional crawling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. This position requires finger dexterity, good color vision and hearing. Working conditions may frequently include chemicals and noise; and occasionally extreme heat, cold, dirt, and dust. The incumbent will also be required to work occasionally at heights up to 200 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. This position must be respirator qualified and able to operate a motor vehicle.

Wage : $51.26 - $53.96 per hour

Applicants interested in this opening should go to https: //www.basinelectric.com to apply.

Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.

Position Operator Technician I or II - Power Plant

Category POWER PLANT

Employment Type Full-Time

Location US:ND:Alexander

Req ID 1994