Employment Opportunity
Plant Operator B (Re-Post)
Reference Number:048-15 EE
Business Unit:Bridgeport Energy LLC
Type of Employment:Full Time
Location:Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Company Overview:
Bridgeport Energy LLC is a 560 MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Owned and operated by Emera Energy, Bridgeport’s premium location, access to lower cost gas via the Iroquois pipeline and robust local transmission infrastructure make it a key supplier of electrical energy in New England.
Accountabilities:
The Operator B is responsible for daily operations of the power plant through facility rounds, by ensuring the plant is operating efficiently, reliably, and safely within environmental compliance requirements. This person must effectively communicate information to the Shift Lead and the Operator A, relative to the condition of the plant equipment and performance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•Locally operate equipment and monitor performance through facility rounds.
•Meet dispatch obligations, while working safely and maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements through visual inspection.
•Report abnormal or emergency plant conditions to Operator A as soon as possible following the appropriate corrective action taken in accordance with established procedures or at the direction of the Shift Lead.
•Monitor condition of the plant through use of trends.
•Perform Chemistry on plant equipment.
•Refer personal Human Resource and Collective Bargaining Agreement issues to the Production Manager as soon as possible.
•Operate and comply with the facility with use of approved Policies and Procedures.
•Enter work requests in the CMMS.
•Complete operator training and assist in the training of new operators, as required.
•Enter events in the plant logs and ensure records are accurate.
•Complete other tasks as requested by the Shift Lead or Production Manager.
You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
Skills, Capabilities and Experience:
Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school. Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field desirable. Candidate must be capable of completing the qualification program. One to three years’ industrial experience is desired.
Position requires extended working hours and periodically works additional shifts, weekends, or holidays, as. The Operator B position will occasionally be required to be “on call” as assigned by the Production Manager.
This position will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, and includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening.
Physical requirements include: working on feet for 12 hour periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; routinely lifting 50 pounds; and heavy cleanup work of an industrial site utilizing shovels and brooms. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.
Must be a U.S Citizen and/or legally entitled to work in the United States.
Reports To: Production Manager – Bridgeport Energy LLC
Wage: As per collective agreement.
Application Deadline: All interested candidates should apply no later than December6th, 2015. Late applications may not receive consideration.
Form of Application: To apply, please go to click on the Careers link at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions to APPLY for the Emera Energy opportunities. Complete all required information fields, and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.In-person applications will not be accepted.
Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We’re committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.