Jobs: Geothermal Power Plant Operators, Utah/ U.S.

Cove Fort geothermal plant in construction, September 2013 (source: Ariel Sacerdoti, Ormat)

Alexander Richter 30 Oct 2015

Enel Green Power is seeking to fill two positions for Geothermal Operator B at its Cove Fort geothermal plant in Beaver, Utah in the U.S.

The Geothermal Power Plant Operator is qualified through the facilities qualification program to operate the Geothermal Facility, and perform outside operations of the Geothermal Facility at the direction of the Control Room operator.  They are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the geothermal power plant equipment for which they have qualified. The Geothermal Power Plant Operator will read and record all parameters associated with an operating power plant and geothermal well field.

Responsibilities, include, but not limited to:

• Day to day operations and monitoring of the power plant and well field
• Performs weekly equipment inspections and/or operation
• Updates plant procedures as necessary
• Maintains records, and reports, including plant logs associated with the power plant
• Operates the plant equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures during routine and upset situations
• Safe operation of plant heavy equipment i.e. man lift, forklift
• Housekeeping duties of the plant, the control room as well as other assigned areas.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance as assigned
• Timely completion of position related special projects as deemed appropriate and assigned by the Operations Supervisor or Manager.

Other Duties:

• Drives and maintains company vehicles
• Troubleshoots plant problems as assigned
• Works with all Process Safety Management programs (LOTO, Hot work, Confined Space) as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the position.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Understanding of thermodynamic and electrical principles
• Operational power plant experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft office suite.
• Successful completion of plant operations qualifications program
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This could include, working in extreme heat or extreme cold conditions.
• The noise level in the environment is usually loud and requires the use of PPE.
• Installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and overhauls medium voltage power plant related electrical equipment.
• Gains technical information from electrical schematics, vendors information, and codes
• Performs current and voltage calculations as necessary
• Learn to calibrate plant related instrumentation and use test equipment associated with the power plant.
• Initiate and maintain reports and records associated with the electrical systems of the plant.
• Assists  in Coordinating Submersible Pump Push/Pulls.
• Documents all Production Well work, and reports as necessary.

Please e-mail resume as a Word or PDF attachment and desired compensation to EGPNA.HRRecruiting1@enel.com with your name – Geothermal Operator B in the subject line.

Source: Enel Green Power