Power Plant Operator jobs in Springfield, OR

Duties

• Operate hydroelectric powerhouse with 2 generating units.
• Operate locally controlled units, and adjunct operating facilities such as a fish facilities, spillways, locally controlled powerhouses, regulating outlets, remote flood control structures and related equipment.
• During other than day shifts, and on weekends and holidays, will be the senior employee at the project and serve as the Project Manager's representative.
• The principal duty station is the project control room where the communication systems are located. From this command center, operate, control, coordinate and direct the operation of the project.
• Routinely make or direct inspections to insure that established operating procedures are being followed and also to make first-hand evaluation of emergency situations which arise.
• Perform and direct work in accordance with current work practices and assume responsibilities for completion of work tasks in a manner which will insure safety of self, others and equipment.
• Monitor and control power generation, water control, and auxiliary equipment and systems.
• Perform gate position and generation computations to maintain river flows in coordination with a District reservoir regulator.
• In emergencies, exercise judgment and take immediate action to minimize risk to people, equipment, and downstream interests.
• Authorize, issue, and release safe clearances under the hazardous energy control program.
• Maintain an official log of events.
• Prepare project operational reports.
• Inspect equipment and initiate trouble reports.
• Maintain security surveillance of the project.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment occupational physical examination, and annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued required level of physical health, fitness, and ability to perform the duties.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This position requires moderate to heavy lifting of up to 45 pounds.
• This position requires a valid state driver's license.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

  2. Other supporting documents:

  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/29/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12321638).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
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  Website

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  Address

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  DO NOT MAIL
  Portland, OR 97208
  US

  Next steps

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  Management will review and evaluate applicants per Direct Hire Authority.
  Applicant Qualifications will be reviewed only upon management request.
  Referral to management does not infer applicant qualifies for placement.

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