Power Plant Operator
St Johns River Power Park In Jacksonville, Fl
Responsible for the safe and proper operation of the power plant and associated control structures. Operate, maintain and adjust boilers, furnaces, engines, pumps, heat exchangers, generators, motors, cooling towers, equipment for heating, ventilating, lighting and associated equipment in the facilities. Makes periodic inspections of equipment and minor repairs to such equipment; perform preventive maintenance; take responsible charge of a watch, read meters, gauges, and other recording devices and log the data; keep records and write reports; as directed, and may operate a motor vehicle. Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems. Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, and generators, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment. Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers. Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints. Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports. Prepares equipment malfunction reports, makes inspections and from observation, determines whether equipment is operating properly. Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals. Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary. Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status. Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feed water heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power. Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration. Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.