Weekend Trainee Rov Pilot Technician Jobs in Utah

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.
 

1. 1. Major Function -  Operates, monitors and controls plant electric generating units and associated systems to ensure safe, efficient and continuous production of electricity.  Under the direction and review of the Plant Mgr., Plant Supervisor and in conjunction with the System Dispatcher.
   2. Typical Duties -  Operate turbines, generators and all associated systems and auxiliary equipment from the control center board, either manually or by automatic control, for safe, controlled production of electrical energy.
   3. Monitor plant and auxiliary equipment operation at the control board, charts, meters and gauges to ensure proper plant operation.  Maintain proper voltage and current.  Synchronize the generator.  Control steam flow during operations.
   4. Troubleshoot operating problems from control board.  Initiate corrective action when necessary and take equipment in and out of service for repairs in a safe and orderly fashion.
   5. Coordinate with dispatcher to govern generator load and system voltage.  Report load and restriction conditions to dispatchers and receive switching orders and initiate switching
   6. Coordinate steam usage for power generation with the steam suppliers and notify suppliers of any impending variation of steam usage or unit status change, such as turbine start-up or shutdown, etc.
   7. Maintain a shift log to ensure accurate records and prepare daily reports concerning plant heat rate, steam usage, megawatt output, etc.
   8. Take readings on plant equipment and systems for reporting operating status to plant supervisor, plant mgr., or Steam Generation Department staff personnel for determining plant efficiency
   9. Direct and delegate order to plant operators to maintain proper control of all generating systems and associated auxiliary systems and equipment.
   10. Answer plant phones, and direct calls to the requested individual, or department as necessary.  Perform necessary housekeeping duties as assigned.
   11. Train other control room operators - geothermal, when called upon to do so.    

   NOTE:  May be filled at the CRO Trainee, CRO, or CRO Certified level.

    High School Diploma or GED
    Journeyman level or equivalent technical skills/qualifications (military, trade school, etc.) in one or more crafts (Mechanic, Electrician, Instrumentation & Control Technician or Control Room Operator.)
    At Least 3 years experience in the operation and or maintenance 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 communications 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.
    Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to assist them in performance of the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle and feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl and/or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 50 pounds overhead.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate computer control schemes and drive vehicles. Some travel is involved

Req Id: 114437
Company Code: PACIFICORP 
Primary Location: MILFORD
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: FULL TIME
Personnel Subarea:  Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $47.41-$52.49 

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US 

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

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.