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Power Plant Auxiliary Operator

Belle Glade, FL • On-site

SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDAexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor auxiliary equipment such as pumps, fans, heat exchangers, filters, and water distribution systems.

  • Ensure the supply of water, lubricants, and compressed air to auxiliary equipment and perform routine tests, adjustments, and preventive maintenance.

  • Collect technical information of auxiliary equipment condition for maintenance planning and report system parameters to the control room.

Job description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for controlling and maintaining auxiliary equipment that supports the main power generation processes during start up, operation and shutdown. Tasks include monitoring system parameters, performing routine tests and making adjustments and/or preventive maintenance to auxiliary equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate and monitor auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, heat exchangers, filters, and water distribution systems.
  • Ensure the supply of water, lubricants, and compressed air to auxiliary equipment of power plant.
  • Regularly monitor and control power plant auxiliary equipment from the field inspection routines and report to control room for take actions according to operating procedures.
  • Eventually receive guided training for power plant operation from the control room.
  • Collect technical information of condition from power plant auxiliary equipment for WO generation for maintenance planning and execution.
  • Ensures all company and OSHA safety standards, policies, and procedures are followed.
  • Performs other related projects and assignments as business dictates.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Must be able to read, write and speak the English language to understand directions on the job, over the radio, and to ensure safety for all on the work site.
  • Must have mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and understand wiring blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to operate yard truck forklift, man lift, overhead crane, hoist, various hand & power tools, computer, drill press, threaders, benders, grinders, micrometer, T-square, level, impact wrenches and measuring tape.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays and eventually on rotating shift.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a multicultural environment.
  • Bilingual and Biliterate - English and Spanish, preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have four (3) years of experience working in Steam turbine Power Plants environment.
  • Must have prior training, knowledge, and proficiency with the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, LOTO, PPE, OSHA workplace practices, etc.
  • Understanding of material handling systems, piping, valves, pressure vessels, pumps, cooling towers, building & grounds, and air compressors beneficial.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Regular attendance is required during your schedule.
  • Must be able to perform all duties within an environment that includes heat, stairs, ramps, uneven walking surfaces, noise, and dust.
  • Must be able to perform all duties within the power plant operations, which includes bending, steps, kneeling, reaching and crawling.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 pounds

FIRST-CLASS BENEFITS:We offer a suite of benefits, including but not limited to:

  • Health, dental, vision
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
  • Employee assistance program - offers confidential counseling and support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, jury duty)
  • 401(k) program with highly competitive match
  • Tuition reimbursement

COMPANY VISION:

SCGC's vision is to deliver the greatest value to our member-growers and employees by being an industry leader in all we do. We are passionate about our vision, and we are looking for others that are equally as passionate.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is made up of primarily family-owned grower-members who cultivate sugarcane on over 75,000 acres of land, mainly in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Cooperative oversees the mechanical harvesting, processing, and marketing of raw sugar, molasses, and other by-products. With a workforce of over 500 employees, SCGC plays a key role in the sugarcane industry. Learn more at scgc.org.

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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