FGD Attendant A - Level 1 - Keystone Plant Job In Shelocta Pennsylvania

This position will be responsible for activities related to the operation and maintenance of the Flue GasDesulfurization Scrubber and associated water treatment facilities at a coal-fired 1700 MW plant. The position requires multi-skilled ability. The incumbent will be required to ensure the safe operation of equipment used in the scrubber process. The position requires repair of equipment; controls; and instrumentation.

• Ability to perform the duties of the position in a safe manner.
• Efficiently operates equipment; reports and documents any irregularities in the performance of such equipment and institutes any steps which may be necessary to correct these conditions.
• Performs equipment isolation and tagging.
• Performs skilled electro-mechanical repair work on scrubber and water treating equipment and instrumentation such as absorber v essels, pumps, valves and controls.
• Communicates conditions of the facility and equipment to others.
• Operates computers and printers.
• Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from operating system.
• Works without direct supervision while carrying out duties.
• Knowledge and ability to operate various switches and controls and the effect each has on the overall operation.
• Sets up rigging for installing/removing equipment and operates forklifts, manlifts, etc.
• Meet physical requirements of the job such as perform tasks while standing, walking, climbing and squatting. Work with extended reach above head and in front of body and lift 50 pounds and carry while walking distances of up to 10 feet.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toed shoes, hardhats, and eye and hearing protection.

Educatio n

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

• Successful completion of the EEl POSS test for Power Plant Operators
• Successful completion of the FGD Attendant Entry Level test
• Ability to use mechanical tooling to accomplish repairs of equipment
• Understanding of basic electrical theory
• Understanding of basic cause and effect logic
• Average problem solving skillsCompetent computer skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skill

Working Conditions:

• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, high noise areas and elevations up to 500 feet
• Work in all temperatures and climate conditions. Some temperatures can be extreme
• Work in confined spaces, some requiring the use of respirator protective equipment
• Performance of duties requires working rotating shifts and response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week
• Emergency situations will require the use of a respirator and established facial hair in the sealing area of a respirator is not permitted
• Reside within a reasonable distance from the facility

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to squat or bend for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to wear a respirator mask.
• Ability to work in noisy environments.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in heat for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures for long periods of time.
• Ability to ride in elevator on a daily basis.
• Must be able to pass a company physical.
• Power plant environment. Work environment includes working outdoors, working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas at generating unit work locations. Work in all temperatures and climate conditions. Some temperatures can be extreme.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, high noise areas and elevations up to 100 feet.
• Work in confined spaces, some requiring the use of respirators and other protective equipment.
• Performance of duties requires working rotating shifts and response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
• Emergency situations will require the use of respirator and climbing of stairs to reach safety shelters.
• Established facial hair in the sealing area of a respirator is not permitted.

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