Ops Spec Trainee Valley (O&M 2, 3, OS)

Summary

Located in Gilbert, Arizona, the Santan Generating Station is a mix of power generating units that are fueled by natural gas. It is owned and operated by SRP. Santan is able to responsively serve SRP’s expected needs throughout the year. The original plant is made up of four combined-cycle, combustion and steam generation units, all completed between 1974 and 1975. An additional unit made up of two combustion turbines and one steam turbine began operation in 2005. Another generating unit made up of one combustion turbine and one steam turbine reached commercial operation in March 2006. Together, these units provide a maximum gross capacity of approximately 1,415 MW.

Seeking Control Room Operator (Operations Specialist) for combined cycle power generation facility.  Must have experience operating large frame combustion turbines and steam turbine/generator systems and equipment.  Knowledgeable in balance of plant systems for combined cycle operation as well as water treatment plant for the production of various water needed at the facility.

Operations Specialist Trainee (OST) duties are: Satisfactory completion of all training objectives to develop the skills necessary for progression 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.  

Possess the following qualities - leadership, critical thinking, analyzing, decision making, initiating, teamwork/teambuilding.

What You'll Do

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.

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.

What It Takes To Succeed

Training Objective:

• 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 or less of your first day of employment in the position but, with Plant Manager’s agreement, can vary due to work demands.  
• 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 expected without having to wait for there to be an opening in that classification at their current facility.  Failure to complete the OST curriculum, testing and Job Performance Measures in the specified amount of time will, at management's discretion, result in either a) an opportunity to bid to another position or b) removal from the position.

Candidates: 

If you are a current employee in a role which requires this assessment, you do not need to take the assessment.

As part of the application process, all applicants will be taken to the SHL sign-in screen to take the Trades Assessment. Please select the assessment option and sign into the SHL system to take the assessment.  If you have previously taken the assessment, the system will determine if your test score is still valid.  If it is, your score will be submitted to your application and your application will be complete.  If your test score is no longer valid, you will be directed to the assessment to complete it.

Experience

Journeyman level and above preferred, need someone who we can train up quickly that has prior power plant control room operator experience. 

Education

Testing and Certifications