Power Plant Operator jobs in Terre Haute, IN

Plant Operator / Maintenance

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned treatment plant rounds; inspect, monitor, troubleshoot, performance test and document plant processes.
• Operate and adjust treatment plant pumps, motors, feeders, and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations.
• Use gas or electrical welding equipment to weld, braze, and or cut
• Determine proper rod selection for welding either ferrous or non-ferrous material
• Must have the ability to fabricate components from instructions on blueprints
• Have the ability to troubleshoot and/or repair bearings, speed reducers, shafts, pulleys, couplings, sheaves, and belts
• Have the ability to troubleshoot and/or repair crushing, screening, and conveying equipment
• Maintain plant maintenance including but not limited to daily shoveling, sweeping, general plant housekeeping, and any necessary repairs or services to mobile and stationary equipment.

• Report orally and in writing as required and maintain accurate records (i.e., activity reports, inventory reports, maintenance logs, etc.) as directed.
• Participate in general, job-specific, and hazardous materials training as required; successfully complete written examinations as required.
• Understand and follow all policies, procedures, and safety rules as applicable to the facility, job function, and equipment.
• Recommend changes to the operation which may produce safer work processes, savings, and efficiencies.

Requirements:

• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
• Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory.
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass-on information from team members, management or customers.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction, and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned.
• Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Self-motivation and team orientation
• Problem-solving skills

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to stand or walk on level or uneven ground continuously.
• Must have the ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairways, and incline catwalks.
• Must have the ability to bend, crouch, and/or kneel at the waist or knees.
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions. Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.

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