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SUNFLOWER ELECTRIC POWER CORP Operator Technician EIC I-IV (Liberal) in Liberal, Kansas
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RESPONSIBILITY OUTLINE\ Job Title Operator Technician EIC I-IV
Department Gas Operations Pay Status Hourly
Reports To Production Supervisor FLSA Category Nonexempt
Location Various
SUMMARY\ Operate, maintain, and repair low or high-pressure boilers, turbine-generators,\ combustion turbines, and other generation station equipment. Diagnose and repair\ electrical, instrument, and control equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
Operations
Operate (start up, shutdown, and monitor) all control room controls in a manner that\ ensures safe and efficient operation of generation units to include the boiler, turbine-\ generator, associated auxiliary equipment, and process operations.
Perform all duties associated with operating and monitoring electrical transmission\ equipment (breakers, relays, and transformers), switching in substation, house power\ switching, unit loading, data-logging of plant parameters, gauges, and meters.
Evaluate nonroutine, upset, or emergency situations and take the appropriate corrective\ action needed to maintain or restore operations equipment to normal operating\ conditions.
Conduct routine rounds to inspect assigned areas for fire protection, freeze protection,\ air, water, steam, oil, and chemical leaks. Check pumps, motors, and auxiliary\ equipment for proper operation.
Enter current status data and maintain periodic readings, logs, forms, records, and other\ written documents necessary to record and document station and process statistics.
Report conditions affecting generator load to the system operator at the System\ Operations Center (dispatch center) as required.
Report all process changes to process customers and production supervisor, and\ diagnose issues related to the process change.
Direct, guide, and train other operation staff members in lower classifications in the\ correct performance of specific tasks.
Review plant operating instructions on a regular basis.
Electrical
Work independently or assist others to diagnose electrical control circuit problems;\ interpret manufacturer schematics and instructions; and make necessary corrections to
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breakers, switches, and electrical switchgear. Submit document change requests\ (DCRs) as appropriate.
Lead or assist with projects, including the running of conduit, dimension of conductors,\ and interpreting the National Electric Code (NEC).
Instrument and Control
Work independently or assist others to diagnose instrument related problems, interpret\ manufacturer drawings, instructions, and loop sheets. Perform instrument calibrations,\ adjust control loops, and troubleshoot and repair programmable logic controllers (PLCs)\ and distributive control systems (DCSs). Submit DCRs as appropriate.
Lead or assist with projects including the installation of instruments, PLCs, and\ development of control loops and circuits.
Safety
Sunflower employees are expected to approach their personal safety and\ their coworkers safety with a positive attitude and commitment. Sunflower employees\ will maintain the highest level of responsibility and accountability in compliance with all\ safety policies, practices and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This\ includes properly maintaining and caring for applicable safety gear and equipment;\ identifying, correcting or assisting in resolving safety concerns, including communicating\ all hazardous conditions; reporting all injuries and near misses immediately to\ appropriate personnel; and understanding and complying with the Clearance Procedure\ as applicable.
Culture
Demonstrate personal responsibility and a commitment to Sunflowers culture and core\ values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity,\ trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to\ optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and\ behaviors consistent with Sunflowers culture, Board policies, and business practices.\ Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all internal policies and procedures\ of the company to comply with laws, rules, and regulations.
Other Responsibilities
Dedicate available time for on-the-job training and for studying material, which includes\ time spent on the required simulator training.
Perform routine and non-routine cleaning assignments.
Perform housekeeping duties in and around the work areas and maintain tools,\ equipment, and other work-related materials in proper working condition.
Attend meetings as scheduled and/