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We are seeking a highly skilled Power Plant Operator II to join our team at Veolia North America. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for adjusting controls to generate specified electrical power and regulating the flow of power between generating stations and substations.

• Operate and control power generation, auxiliary, and balance of plant electrical loads, equipment, and systems.
• Provide leadership and direction in response to alarms and abnormal conditions, and lead emergency response actions.
• Evaluate the operation and performance of Power Plant facilities, processes, systems, and equipment.
• Review designs and constructed facilities and make recommendations for operational improvements.
• Complete reports documenting plant status, equipment, operating data, and operational events.
• Collect data on unplanned outages and make recommendations to minimize the probability of similar events.
• Ensure relevant equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly through oversight.
• Oversee and perform cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work areas, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Maintain proper operational and maintenance documents and records.
• Assure work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures.
• Operate equipment and processes manually and through instrument control panels.
• Work weekends and holidays, and respond to emergencies and work additional hours as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent, and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Technology, Maintenance/Asset Management, or a related field.
• Excellent reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and execute written and oral instructions, read and understand complex technical instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and computer consoles.
• Ability to interpret service manuals and drawings and SOPs.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide input for corrective actions and implement corrective actions as needed.
• In-depth knowledge of the operation, repairs, and maintenance of power plant diesel electric generating equipment and related equipment.
• Knowledge of computerized PLC/SCADA systems, DCS control systems, computerized operating data acquisition and historical trending systems.
• Working knowledge and skills to operate specialty tools and equipment specific to departmental needs and requirements.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory sampling, testing, and documenting, and maintaining all related records and reports.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal processes and equipment conditions, and the ability to take appropriate safe actions.
• Ability to maintain equipment and have excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate complex controls, processes, and equipment, and adjust accordingly to maintain proper efficient operation and compliance.
• Knowledge of power plant regulations, requirements, and reporting.
• Knowledge of proper Environmental, Health, and Safety policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Must be capable of being assigned in responsible charge of the facility, with the ability to react to unplanned events.
• Must have the ability to maintain effective working relations with supervisors and coworkers.
• Must have the ability to make decisions with no supervision.
• Must be able to communicate well with individuals at all skill, knowledge, and experience levels.
• Must be able to lead by example, lead, train, and mentor all staff and team support personnel.
• Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Must be safety conscious and able to work independently with no supervision.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.