The City of Bryan Electric Utility Department, Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU), is accepting applications for Power Plant Operator. The Power Plant Operator is expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to monitor, operate, and maintain electrical power plant equipment at the Roland C. Dansby Power Plant. The position will be actively engaged in a formal training program, approximately 18-24 months long, consisting of classroom, computer-based, and on-the-job training to acquire the necessary skills/knowledge and understanding to operate equipment used in the production of electricity.
$ 20.30-$28.90/hour ( depending on qualifications)
Responsibilities:
Plans, coordinates, and participates in regulatory compliance activities to include but not limited to, air emissions, water, wastewater, NERC, ERCOT, and facility compliance programs. Assists with operations and maintenance planning activities, to include developing work plans and schedules, procuring materials, and contacting contractors. Participates in the startup, operation, and shutdown of gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, electric generators, gas compressors, and associated power plant equipment in both routine and emergency situations. Performs electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation maintenance tasks as assigned. Performs water quality analysis and ensures plant chemistry program parameters are maintained. Performs water production duties. Performs special studies/projects as assigned by production management. Continue education in an assigned trade skills training program in electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation, as well as continuing education in power plant operations. Performs related duties as required. Responds regularly and promptly to work. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED. At least 1 year of work experience in a power plant or work experience performing semi-skilled and/or skilled manual labor that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
