HYDROELECTRIC PLANT OPERATOR Job at Department of Water Resources, Butte County, SD

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  • Department of Water Resources
  • Butte County, SD

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Operates pumps, generators and associated auxiliary equipment, aqueduct facilities, reservoirs and turnout from plants, control centers and remote sites either directly or by use of remote-control systems; and monitors or operates digital process control system for optimal individual plant or system wide operation.  Performs high and low voltage switching.  Incumbent may work alone in plants and Area Control Center and drive into areas away from frequently traveled roadways.  Keeps log records of operations and readings; implements power, water, and pumping schedules and makes power and water calculations as required; prepares and places clearances, verifies protection, and issues clearances; is familiar with standing operating orders, Emergency Action Plan, and operating safety procedures in order to take prompt and appropriate action to meet any plant or division operating emergency.  Maintains an assigned cleaning station.  Carries out specific duties or miscellaneous assignments as directed by the Senior HEP Operator.  Perform minor maintenance including, but not limited to, transferring, centrifuging/filtering of lubricating, hydraulic and insulating oil, adjustment of main unit auxiliary devices, installation and removal of stop logs, operating bridge and gantry cranes, revamping, and replacement of low voltage control fuses.  May be required to assist Plant Maintenance.  Assist in training Apprentices in the manual and remote operations of plants and facilities.  Work is on-site to support the State Water Project.

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Special Requirements

Position is designated sensitive and subject to substance abuse testing. Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:


Ability to work well with others, use independent judgment, strong oral and written communications skills. This position is designated sensitive and is subject to substance abuse testing.  This position has frequent access to areas designated as containing critical cyber assets in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and therefore a satisfactory background check is required prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.

Benefits

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Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) and resume.  Please reference SAP Position #50001481 and Job Control #463528 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The follow basis of eligibility will be considered:  List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Apprenticeship, Remote job, Work alone,

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