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SWA

Facilities Plant Operator I

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What they do

A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.

$59,634 / year median in Arizona

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

SWA is hiring a Facilities Plant Operator in Tucson, AZ!
Pay Up To:
$24.00/
Hour Schedule:
Wednesday-Saturday nights/8:00pm-6:30am, (4) ten hour shifts
Consideration Requirements:
Must pass a background check, drug test, and a DMV driving record check Possess a valid driver's license High school diploma or GED Three years of experience in either of the following; Operating water/wastewater treatment plants, Utility mechanic, stationary engineer, refrigeration mechanic Ability to demonstrate advanced skills in the field of plant operations Independent decision making and judgement in the performance of all duties Effective verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CMMS and data management systems, and be able to operate plant PLC's and SCADA systems Working environment indoors as well as outdoors Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height
Daily Duties:
Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift Conducts preventive maintenance on Central Utility Plant and/or Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant systems to ensure the integrity and reliability of the utility distribution and/or treatment systems Reads gauges and meters, starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow, makes process control adjustments, determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates, and operates PLCs and SCADA systems Complies and reports non-compliance with OMI and Project Policies and Procedures Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures Monitors, utilizes and modifies the CMMS system to assure maximum effectiveness; provides required and appropriate documentation Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses on water treatment Makes entries in plant logs Attends and conducts meetings and training sessions pertaining to safety, process control, etc Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel Informs supervision of needs and/or changes required to keep operations in a safe and well-maintained condition Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work Performs other duties as required
Pay:
Up to $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance
Work Location:
In person