Senior Power Plant Operator (TC-K)
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Serves as the senior hydro-station operator in direct charge on a shift, responsible for the operation of a hydroelectric power system with eight generating units, including remotely controlled units.
Major duties
Control and coordinate the operation of the power stations, project equipment, and flood control structures which may be remotely operated in some cases. Perform and direct required operating functions; assign operators to various stations including the control room for operating purposes and issue instructions to other project operators in carrying out project operating functions. Retain responsibility for authorization, preparation, issuance, release and logging of all clearance and caution orders. Provide required training in operating techniques and procedures, applicable safety rules, to operators, maintenance journeymen and trainees. In emergency or trouble cases, operate the station in accordance with standing orders and in accordance with own best judgment in the interest of protection of personnel and equipment and to restore normal operations.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Senior Power Plant Operator (TC-K)without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common Power Plant Operator tasks. Ability to train journey level Operators, other workers, and power plant trainees. Ability to perform most of the tasks of a Senior Power Plant Operator in a power generating plant of at least 100 megawatt power generating capacity, with occasional supervisory check and guidance. Ability to, without more than normal supervision, assist, or relieve, the Control Room Operator of routine duties including starting and stopping a generator, changing generation, adjusting voltage, performing switching, isolating hazardous energy, selecting proper arc flash PPE, adjusting river flows, and maintaining station records. Ability to work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Eye and hand coordination required to operate switches and controls. Job requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking and climbing ladders and stairs. May be required to operate large valves, apply gate locks, lift deck hatches and other jobs requiring up to 75 pounds of pulling or turning force. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies frequently up to and occasionally over 45 pounds. Work requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing, and kneeling. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works on a rotating shift, at times alone, inside, in well-lighted, work areas. Works outdoors, at times alone, for short periods with exposure to climate extremes. Occasionally works in proximity to high voltages and currents. Incumbent is often exposed to equipment and machinery noises and outside the control room employee will be subject to the discomfort of wearing safety equipment such as hard-hats, earplugs, and respirators. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements, including pulmonary capacity and other routine occupational and pre- employment medical examinations. Incumbent may be the lone operator on shift during nights, weekends and holidays.
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