Power Plant Shift Operator (TC-J)

Full Job Description

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.

About the Position: The Shift Operator is the operator-in-charge during an assigned shift at a single operator multiple purpose power project.

During other than day shifts and on weekends and holidays, is the senior employee at the project, and serves as the Project Manager's representative.

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Power Plant Shift Operator (TC-J) ~ without more than normal supervision.

Ability to perform common Power Plant Shift Operator tasks in a power producing plant of about 40 megawatt generation capacity.

Ability to take sole command of normal and abnormal power plant operation problems to execute a desirable solution such as a recovery from a power blackout in the plant.

- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts Eye and hand coordination required to operate switches and controls.

Job requires extensive walking, standing, and climbing vertical and inclined ladders and stairs.

Is required to operate large valves, apply servolocks, lift deck hatches and other jobs requiring 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, inside, in well-lighted, work areas.

Works outdoors 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 is subject to the discomfort of wearing safety equipment such as hard-hats, ear plugs, and respirators.

Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements. Major Duties:

• Performs or oversees and coordinates the operation activities at the project.
• Controls the power output of generating units together with their associated transformer banks, switchgear, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintains continuous communication with the supervisory control operator at the control project for exchange of information on power generation, water control, and critical project auxiliaries.
• Maintains contact with waterways traffic and operates the navigation lock facilities.
• Performs project equipment inspections in accordance with established frequencies or in the order of priority.