Power Plant Attendant - Physical

FirstEnergy

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with, MonPower, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [MP]

Job Summary:

Under directive supervision, assists employees of higher classification; under directive supervision, in rotation or as assigned, operates turbo-generators, operates once-through pulverized fuel boilers, operates Air Quality Control Systems or operates centrally controlled steam generators and turbo-generators; operates or directs the operation of associated auxiliaries and mechanical and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operates Power Plant equipment in a safe, environmentally compliant, and reliable manner.
• Observing and recording electrical reading such as transformer condition, bus voltage, and auxiliary power use.
• Starting, operating, or stopping emergency diesel generator; performs necessary switching to take it in and out of service.
• Starting, operating or stopping main boiler feed pumps in accordance with standard procedures and operating conditions.
• Checks with and obtains from Operator being relieved, all pertinent information on existing conditions and operating or special orders; examines log sheets and log books to check operations, condition of equipment, and to obtain information and instructions. Checks E-Mail for information regarding Unit operation, equipment issues, test schedules.
• While on duty, maintains an accurate log, communicates using phonetic alphabet and three part communication.
• Utilizes Plant Procedures, following in each step, and notifies supervision of any discrepancies or deficiencies in the procedures. Briefs other employees involved in performing the procedure.
• Checks Data Acquisition Systems, Digital Control Systems for points in-alarm corrects alarm conditions where possible, and reports all other alarms. Reviews and restores inhibited alarm points where possible and reports all others.
• Operates pollution control systems, adheres to environmental guidelines.
• Works with CRO, coordinating the operation of all systems to balance efficiency, environmental compliance and plant goals. Utilizes PI and other performance monitoring/measuring systems to measure performance against benchmarks. Works with Plant technical personnel to optimize Unit operation.
• Anticipates and handles irregularities in operation or abnormal conditions, gives appropriate instructions to assigned personnel and participates in the work to maintain or restore normal operations, refers major emergencies to Process Supervisor or Supervisor, Plant Production for orders and issues instructions to execute such orders.
• Starting, operating or stopping, as directed, turbo-generators; synchronizing same to system and directing the operation of condensers, cooling towers, and auxiliary equipment in accordance with standard procedures and operating conditions; maintaining maximum turbo-generator operation efficiency; observing temperatures and operations and periodically entering operating data and conditions in log; performing other related duties.
• Initiating switching sequences required by equipment loading, system demands or the development of trouble; clearing equipment or lines in trouble; restoring service with minimum delay consistent with safety to equipment and personnel.
• Taking out of service and safely blocking and tagging out switches controlling circuits or equipment on which work is to be performed; protecting against back feed; clearing with designated persons as prescribed in safety and operating manuals; restoring service to normal after receiving clearance and proper check. - Operating and assisting the CRO with the operation of once-through pulverized fuel boilers; directing and instructing other personnel assigned to assist in the operating of boilers and auxiliary equipment. - Operating control equipment in the control room to place in service and/or remove from service.
• Performing the various functions in connection with the electrical loading of the turbo-generators, including their synchronization to the system and maintenance of proper voltages.
• Performing control panel switching operations for regular and emergency operation of the plant, including safety blocking, tagging out and protecting against back feed; instructing other operators or other employees in connection with tagging out, grounding and clearing plant electrical circuits and equipment and operating of disconnects; clearing with and obtaining