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Operations Specialist Trainee (OST) at SRP is a Power Plant Control Room Operator Trainee. The OST will start as an outside (auxiliary) Operator during training. Previous experience as an power generation plant control room operator or control room operator trainee is highly preferred.

Operations Specialist Trainee (OST) duties are: Satisfactory completion of all training objectives to develop the skills necessary for promotion to the Operations Specialist position. The OST will be involved in all aspects of operating a power generation facility. Various facilities use operating personnel to perform maintenance functions as well as operations duties. The degree of these maintenance functions will vary between facilities and are not necessarily listed in the bullets below, but are expected of this position. 

Since the OST position is a training position for a specified length of time (as stated under Training Objectives) it shall not be a position that an O&M 3 operator can be upgraded to.

This position is responsible for the successful completion of the OST curriculum and promotion to the Operator Specialist classification.

Major duties: The duties specified are only those typically required for the job. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Under limited supervision is responsible for learning the facility specific operation of coal, natural gas and fuel oil fired steam generating units and steam turbine generators, simple cycle gas turbines and combined cycle units, conventional and pumped storage hydro units, internal combustion engine units, solar powered units, wind powered units and fuel cell powered units, and their related equipment.

• OST is responsible for learning to operate and monitor equipment and auxiliaries by remote control from the control room as well as from throughout the facility using pertinent information from Distributed Control Systems, gauges, instruments, and communication facilities located in the control room and throughout the plant.
• OST is responsible for operation of all units in his charge with his related equipment.  In addition to his power plant duties, this may include regular O&M duties at the site, including housing areas, civil works, roadways, water or sewer systems, etc.
• OST is responsible for learning to coordinate and maintain unit availability with AGC, which includes preparation and planning for load reductions/increases based on system demands. Duties require a complete and thorough knowledge of the entire plant operation as it relates to the generation of power.
• OST is responsible for learning to operate units within environmental and SRP guidelines.
• OST is responsible for learning how to direct the work of other classifications and assists as directed by others in the completion of tasks.
• The OST will be required to train personnel in other classifications in the proper operation of plant equipment, controls, and procedures.
• OST is responsible for learning how to evaluate plant processes and issue clearances, as needed; this requires a thorough knowledge of the clearance procedure

Training objective is the successful completion of all training curriculum defined by the Operations Specialist Trainee program.  All testing and Job Performance Measures must be completed successfully. All training shall be completed within two years from the date of promotion but, with Plant Manager’s agreement, can vary due to work demands.  The skill-training curriculums will vary based on business needs. 

Skills training can and will change to meet the needs of the facility.  Mandatory Regulatory Training will be completed to comply with SRP policy.

Progressionary Training Objectives:

Successful completion of the OST curriculum. Upon completion of the OST curriculum training, progression to the Operator Specialist classification is available without having to wait for there to be an opening in that classification at their current facility.

The typical duties are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content but are intended to illustrate the levels of difficulty of the job. Overlapping of typical duties and responsibilities exists and may occur between classifications. Employees may be assigned to perform duties of either higher or lower classifications. Shift work, non-continuous multi-shift, and overtime may be required.

Must complete at least one year as O&M Specialist III, Operations or equivalent skills and knowledge.