Company Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Power Plant Systems Operator for a large State facility in Colorado Springs, CO. The operators are responsible for performing skilled activities in the observation, maintenance, and adjustment of power plant and/or hydro plant operating systems.

Position Summary: The successful candidate shall have a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience equipped with prior training in a relevant field or training regime.

Work Schedule:

Average Hours per week and days (M-F): 36-48 hours per week with a rotating 12-hour shift, 5 on, 5 off, 2 on, 2 off, or 4-week rotation days and night shifts.

Responsibilities:

* Conducts routine operational checks and readings on plant equipment and adjusting, regulating, and maintaining oil levels, water levels, temperatures and flows at required specifications.

* Performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment as scheduled

* Performs basic mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, inspecting, and troubleshooting as assigned

* Performs chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling, and condensate systems; maintaining chemistry logs

* Handles and transfers bulk chemicals and explosive gases( e.g. H2, N2, O2, CO2, and acetylene, etc.) properly.

* Inspects the plant site for security, safety, and environmental issues

* Assists with maintenance during plant outages

* Maintains shift operating logs and records

* Completes all required safety and occupational training

* Performs housekeeping activities necessary to operate safely and maintain facility cleanliness and appearance.

Minimum Qualifications:

* 1 - 3 years in a power generation or similar environment preferred. Experience in a coal-fired power plant is highly preferred.

* Mechanical aptitude as evidenced by the successful completion from our client's Operator testing.

* Power plant apprenticeship program completion prior or military training related to power generation.

Necessary Attributes:

* Knowledge of power plant processes

* Above average technical aptitude (understanding of basic chemistry, electricity, and mathematical principles)

* Skilled in performing inspection of outside plant equipment and facilities, performing chemical tests, reading gauges and meters, and troubleshooting power plant equipment and systems.

* Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers, supervisor, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

* Ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations.

* Work safely and brings safety hazards to attention of management.

* Demonstrates support for organizational changes and improvements. Brings forth new ideas and concepts that may impact efficiency and may lower costs.

Sunshine Enterprise USA is an "Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons"

Compensation details: 20-36 Hourly Wage

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