Auxiliary Operator Fire Brigade; Four Corners Power Plant)(REPOST

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The Four Corners Fossil‑Fuel Generating plant is located 18 miles west of Farmington, a community of about 40,000, in the northwest region of New Mexico.

Because the Four Corners Fossil‑Fuel Generating plant is on the Navajo Reservation, Navajo preference will apply in the job selection.

The Auxiliary Operator at Four Corners Power Plant supports the safe, efficient and cost‑effective production of electric energy by operating and monitoring turbines, generators, scrubbers, bag houses, and plant auxiliary equipment. Performs chemical analysis of boiler water, wells, and circulating water and operating water treatment and chemical addition systems and minor mechanical maintenance. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Reasonable and necessary overtime will be required. Shift work may be required.

The work schedule for this position is a 12‑hour rotating shift as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement; LOMA dated December 8, 2015.

• Be at least 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver's license
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• Applicant must have completed Auxiliary Operator Trainee curriculum or equivalent
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• Qualify for Fire Brigade duties.
• Pass the EEI operations aptitude test (POSS).
• Pass a written and hands‑on test
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• Pass an Oral Interview
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• This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 300lbs or less.
• Must live within reasonable distance (
  one (1) hour
  ) from the power plant.

Because the Four Corners Generating plant is on the Navajo Reservation, Navajo preference will apply in the job selection.

• Reads work orders, technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams related to the work assignment. Writes/reviews work scope and hazard/risk assessment of the work assignment.
• Knowledge of APM and safety standards related to auxiliary operator work such as personal protective equipment, hazardous material handling, asbestos containing material (ACM) awareness, MSDS, confined space entry, company LOTO procedures, ladder safety, arc flash protection, and all material contained in the accident prevention manual.
• Take field readings from charts, meters, and gauges at established intervals to ensure proper and efficient operation of the plant.
• Diagnose and correct equipment, system problems and other abnormal operating conditions by monitoring and inspecting power plant equipment.
• Communicate with Control Operator on any abnormal conditions. Coordinate any field action with the Control Operator.
• Reports any need for equipment repair.
• Under the direction of the Control Operator, manipulate field controls on all power plant auxiliary equipment. This includes the following systems such as boilers, turbines, water, fuel, air, ash handling, pollution control systems, auxiliary power etc. The operation of pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feed water heaters, filters, chemical injection equipment, scrubbers, ZLDs, bag houses etc.
• Open and close valves, dampers, switches, and breakers in the appropriate sequence following operating procedures to shut down and start up equipment.
• Isolate equipment from all energy sources to remove, inspect or maintain it by identifying the proper equipment and corresponding valves, breakers, switches. Hang LOTO tags at boundary points following the company LOTO procedure to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
• Inspect records and logbook entries, and communicate with other plant personnel, in order to assess equipment operating status.
• Clean and ensure the proper lubrication of equipment such as generators, turbines, pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors in…