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Plant Operator (Durham, NH)

Durham, NH 03823

Posted: 12/28/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Other Job Number: 627255 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Job Summary: 
To ensure all installed plant equipment and systems are operated safely and correctly 

Duties & Responsibilities: 
  1. Understands and complies with all State and Federal OSHA safety regulations, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, etc.
  2. Adheres to the site Safety Program.
  3. Follows the direction of the Lead Operator on Shift.
  4. Interfaces with vendors and client in matters of plant equipment, repairs and test procedures.
  5. Utilizes the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for planned maintenance, unplanned maintenance, and repairs.
  6. Utilizes the Fuel Management System, including all required testing and reporting.
  7. Is familiar with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Title V Operating Permit, and all ancillary aspects, including testing and reporting.
  8. Assists with service work performed by vendor personnel and others.
  9. Monitors Plant SCADA for Safe and Efficient Plant Operation.
  10. Periodically checks installed equipment for proper operation and calibration.
  11. Develops knowledge and skills required to operate and maintain installed equipment.
  12. Assists in the trouble shooting, repair, and operation of plant equipment and machinery.
  13. Must be familiar with, and remain familiar with, all aspects of the company's safety and environmental policies and practices. Must adopt work practices, which are consistent with the letter and spirit of these policies and participate to the fullest degree in programs aimed at increasing personal safety and environmental awareness.
  14. Performance of additional duties or projects as assigned for career development i.e. safety training, equipment training, and special projects, as requested by the client and I or the Plant Manager.
  15. Continues to develop knowledge of plant operations and the skills required to succeed the position Lead Plant Operator.
  16. Maintain Log Readings and Plant Events.
  Qualifications: 
  • Must have a detailed understanding of Combined Heat and Power and Central Utility Plants, including startup, operations, and maintenance of all installed equipment.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent comparable technical education, and/or five
  • years of documented work-related experience.
  • Must have strong troubleshooting skills, and a thorough understanding of installed machinery and equipment and the ability to recommend and make necessary repairs.
  • Must be able to perform testing utilizing precision instruments.
  • Must be able to interpret system schematic diagrams and be able to troubleshoot systems and equipment utilizing them.
  • Must be able to work in a power plant environment, located on a university campus.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.