Volunteer Auxiliary Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

To ensure that the Currant Creek Combined Cycle Power Plant is operated and maintained in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that all necessary routine statutory and non-statutory inspections and operational and maintenance activities are carried out and appropriate records maintained. Senior Plant Technicians will perform project leader and planning functions as part of their regular duties. Employees may be assigned to direct the work for outside vendors or assume a leadership role during a planned outage or other needs of service. Secondary duties may include maintenance activities that the employee is qualified to perform. The Currant Creek facility will operate 24hrs per day 7 days per week and this position will be required to work a rotating shift pattern including weekends and holidays and will need to provide cover as and when required to maintain minimum staffing

    Operation of the Power Plant in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
    Develop & Implement plant operating and safety procedures
    Control Room operations of all areas of plant within guidance laid down in station procedures or manufacturers recommendations.
    Start up and shut down activities of the units
    Actions required upon the receipt of plant alarms
    Use of control and information systems provided to optimize performance and minimize plant damage
    Release of plant & making safe for work
    Routine inspection and operation of outside plant
    Routine testing of plant and equipment & the upkeep of testing records
    Monitoring & adjustment of plant water chemistry
    Actions required under Fire and Emergency conditions as laid down in plant procedures
    Interface with commercial and trading on the commercial dispatch of the plant.
    Local and remote switching operations within the 345kv substation
    Use of SAP maintenance management system to raise defects
    Ensure budgets under their control are managed within company and site policies and are maintained within budget.
    When appropriate manage contractors carrying out specific contract work, and ensure compliance with site instructions.
    Undertake minor maintenance activities within the capability and skills of the individual & be willing to learn appropriate new skills.
Additional Duties:
    Where appropriate assist other staff within the plant to carry out their duties to ensure the plant can meet its obligations to the company.
    Be prepared to support plant activities in the interests of promoting the station and the company in the community.

High School Diploma or GED
At Least 3 years experience in the operation of large generating plant or similar industrial facility or process.
Successfully pass a pre-employment exam which will determine applicant's knowledge and skill level of operating plant processes, electrical distribution, generation, water/steam cycles and turbine operation as one factor in the selection process.
Effective communication skills
Basic proficiency with computers and related software
Demonstrated team working skills
Must be able to work a rotating shift including weekends and holidays
Must be available as necessary to cover for overtime, including weekends and holidays.
Must complete a respiratory evaluation and fit test
Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the job
Not required, but helpful to have the following:

Combined Cycle Experience
GE and Toshiba Technology operational experience
a. 7FA Gas Turbine
b. Toshiba Steam Turbine
c. Mark 6 Controls
d. Ovation Controls

e. Toshiba Controls

*If candidates do not meet Minimum requirement of CRO, Auxiliary Operator will also be considered

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about your physical health - your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our benefits include:

           Medical, dental, and vision insurance

           401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.

           Life insurance

           Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance

           Tuition Assistance

           Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

           Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)

           Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance

           Paid Parental Leave

           Paid Bereavement Leave

           Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Req Id: 114831

Company Code:  PacifiCorp

Primary Location: MONA

Department: Power Supply

Schedule:  Rotating Shifts

Personnel Subarea: Exempt  

Hiring Range: $57.45

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 0.00% of salary.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.