Plant Operator I - Yellowknife, NT, Canada - Northwest Territories Power Corporation

Description

Summer Student - Yellowknife

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Hydro Plant Operations, the incumbent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the electrical generating units, plants and their respective auxiliary equipment at the Diesel/Hydro sites.

Ensure the safety of other employees, contractors and the general public in the workplace by:

Responsible to assist a trained Operator and/or Tradesperson in the operation both hydro sites and diesel gensets; meeting the system requirements by synchronization, coordinating loads between units, take units on and off from the system bus manually or using automation such as a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

Cleans and maintains buildings and grounds by performing duties such as, but not limited to: wiping down and cleaning equipment, sweeping and washing floors, ensuring entrances and exits are clear of snow and debris, painting equipment and buildings, storing combustible materials appropriately.

Performs and assists work orders on generating units; plant auxiliary equipment, substation equipment, safety inspections, powerplant and yard housekeeping as per preventative and corrective maintenance scheduled by the Manager along with opening and closing the assigned work orders in the NTPC electronic Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Assists a trained Operator and/or Tradesperson in monitoring and operation hydro sites and diesel plants, auxiliary equipment as per NTPC's operational requirements and manufacturer's recommendations.

Effectively communicates the overall operation, availability, issues of the equipment to other operators, cross shifts and system control operators.

Assists in system restoration following a system disturbance under the direction of the Control Centre Operator and NTPC management.

Valid Class 5 driver's license (must have full Class 5 license not 5P).
Good planning, organizational and communication skills.
Working knowledge in computer applications such as email communications, spreadsheets and word processing software.
Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status via our online portal in order to receive priority consideration.

This casual position pays $27.80 per hour plus 10% vacation pay. No housing or relocation assistance provided.

Affirmative Action Employer - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status via our online portal in order to receive priority consideration.