Power Plant Operator - Point Lay, United States - North Slope Borough, AK

Description

Salary:
$28.87 HourlyLocation : Point Lay, AK

Job Type:
Full time

Job Number:
Department: Public WorksDivision: Power Generation & Distribution
Opening Date: 06/10/2024

Closing Date: 6/21/2024 5:00 PM AlaskaSummary or PurposeOperate, monitor and maintain generators, switchgear controls, motor control center and equipment associated with mechanical equipment used to monitor and distribute electricity.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.

Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Monitors and maintains the oil and fluid levels of power plant equipment in accordance with standard Department procedures and Borough policy.

Monitors and make necessary adjustments to water temperatures and pressures.
Operates and maintains stationary engines, generator sets, associated mechanical equipment and facilities.
Maintain generator cooling system, mixing and testing for recommended levels.
Changes oil, fuel and air filters.
Maintain a daily log of equipment performance, power output, generator operations, and power and fuel outages.
Assist Lead Power Plant Operator and Village Services Supervisor with inventory; requests, receives and stores supplies and equipment.
Inspects and cleans equipment and facility; reports maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor.
Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.
Responds to power plant alarms and power failures, and reports problems to supervisor.

May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.

Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required High school graduate or G.E.D./or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.01 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions.

The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.
By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree 02 This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided.

Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment.

The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB.


Please note:
The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.
Do you certify that you understand the above information? Yes No 03 Which best describes your level of education? Some high school High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate 04 To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec and , the North Slope Borough must collect the following information.

Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Bryan Anniskett) for this position? Yes No 05 If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
Father Father-in-Law Step-Father Mother Mother-in-Law Step-Mother Brother Brother-in-Law Step-Brother Sister Sister-in-Law Step-Sister Son Son-in-Law Step-Son Daughter Daughter-in-Law Step-Daughter Wife Husband 06 Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Bryan Anniskett) of this position? Yes No 07 If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the: Department Director Immediate Supervisor Required Question