Power Plant Shift Operator

Company: Carrier
Location: Cranston
Posted on: January 21, 2025

Job Description:

Country:
United States of America
Location:
CAR03: NOR Pastore John Pastore Center, Cranston, RI, 02920 USA
Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter, and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

NORESCO, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, helps clients adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change by decarbonizing, modernizing and electrifying aging infrastructure to be more sustainable and resilient. By deploying innovative distributed energy, storage, and renewable energy solutions, NORESCO improves the health and efficiency of existing campuses, buildings and communities. To date, NORESCO has guaranteed more than $5 billion in energy and operating cost savings at more than 10,000 facilities while reducing customer CO2 emissions by more than 25 million metric tons - the equivalent to planting 1.4 million acres of forest. For more information, visit www.noresco.com .

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Power Plant Shift Operator is responsible for operating the onsite power plant supporting the John O. Pastore Center in Cranston, Rhode Island. In rotating twelve hour shifts, the Power Plant Shift Operator monitors two gas turbine generators and supporting equipment to provide continuous operations. The Power Plant Shift Operator reports to NORESCO's Operations & Maintenance Manager. Equipment and site specific training will be provided.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate two gas turbine electrical generators and heat recovery steam generators, one water tube boiler, one steam turbine generator, a black start/peak load shave generator, and all supporting equipment including steam/feed/condensate systems, natural gas compressors, air compressors, water treatment systems, electrical switchgear, motor control centers, pumps, motors, and control systems.
• Respond to the site during off shift hours as necessary to restore from emergent equipment failures or power plant trips.
• Perform chemistry on all water and steam systems and make necessary chemical dosage adjustments.
• Perform plant inspections, fill out plant operations log sheets, document discovered issues.
• Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Proactively identify and address leading indicators of potential equipment failures.
• Perform planned/preventative equipment maintenance.
• Perform emergent/corrective equipment maintenance.
• Maintain NORESCO's on site tool inventory and spare parts inventory.
• Interface with customers and subcontractors as assigned.
• Maintain good customer relations.
  
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
  
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 1+ years experience with operations or maintenance of power plant equipment (gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, or reciprocating engines, ...)
  • 1+ year experience with safety related programs (LOTO, HAZMAT, PPE, ...)
  • Carry up to 50 pounds up and down multi levels of stairs; able to climb 10ft ladders; comfortable working on elevated platforms.
  • Current state issued driver's license
  • Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays (as rotating shift schedule dictates)
  • Ability and willingness to cover shifts for other operators, as needed
    
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
    
    • Excellent mechanical/electrical aptitude (ability to troubleshoot, restore, and maintain a wide variety of equipment).
    • Practical knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical equipment.
    • Practical knowledge of power and steam generation.
    • Experience with operating and/or maintaining power generation equipment and facilities.
    • Experience with water chemistry control
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
    • Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
    • Familiarity with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
    • Candidate should live within 1 hour of the job site (or be willing to move there).
    • OSHA 10 certification (or ability to earn certification after hiring).
    • Ability to follow directions and perform work under the direction of the operations and maintenance supervisor.
      
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      Pay Range:
      $30.98 - $40.11 per hour
      
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