Power Generation and Switch Room Operator at an Engineering Company

This position will be responsible for operation and maintenance of electric power generation and distribution equipment and will report to the Power Plant Supervisor. 

The candidate will have good knowledge of both LV and MV switchgear and distribution systems. Be experienced with operating, monitoring and maintaining large diesel fuelled generators.

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• Maintain a safe workplace and ensure that safety is the highest priority.
• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Operate electric power generation and distribution equipment, records, logs and reports as required.
• Provide oral and written turnover documents or logs, to ensure continuity of maintenance during and between shifts.
• Attend required department and technical training.
• Evaluate job hazards and communicate information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues in a timely manner.

Assist in developing new ideas to improve the quality, and safety of power generation and distribution operations.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum 3 years experience in this field.
• Excellent plant/feeder and system monitoring skills with the ability to react and operate system prudently under stress and complex system faults.
• Very knowledgeable of overall grid and system architecture and able to assess and communicate complex technical issues to mechanical and electrical teams.
• Some knowledge and understanding of PLC/Modbus protocols, HMI operations, and BAS systems.
• Some knowledge and understanding of managing large diesel gensets (above 1000kVA)
• Able to interpret most diagrams, and manuals to diagnose and analyze simple to advance faults.
• Ability to troubleshoot down to component level on equipment.
• Must be able to pass the Plant Operator (POSS) and Power Plant Maintenance (MASS) exams
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Computer skills, specifically in  MS Word, and Excel.
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
• Ability to be innovative and affect change.
• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.