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Plant Operator 1st Class (STX)
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority —St Croix, VI
- $47,840.42 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Wastewater Plant Operator Class I
Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority —Charlotte Amalie, VI
- $39,100 a year
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Traveling Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration, Operator 1
Skillwork —United States
- $28 - $35 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Plant Operator 1st Class (STX)

Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority -
St Croix, VI

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Job Details

Full-time
$47,840.42 a year

Benefits

457(b)
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics
Power plant experience
Reactive equipment maintenance
Electrical metering
Electrical system testing
High school diploma or GED
Measuring instruments
Safety hazards
Emergency response readiness
Equipment malfunction response
Equipment testing
Steam turbine generation
Production records
Mechanical knowledge
Boiler operation

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Plant Operator 1st Class is responsible for operating and monitoring power plant systems to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient production of utility services. The position executes operational directives related to plant load adjustments, steam flow regulation, and the switching and clearance of electrical transmission systems and station auxiliary equipment. The operator continuously monitors plant performance, identifies abnormal operating conditions or equipment malfunctions, and promptly reports issues to supervisory personnel for corrective action.

As part of a 24/7 utility operation, this role requires flexibility to work overtime, including on short notice, to support emergency response, system reliability, and uninterrupted service to the public. Employees are expected to perform essential duties as assigned while adhering to established safety standards, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assists the Shift Supervisor in the preparation of the electric portion of the electric generating units for service by connecting or removing units as required and changing and adjusting the generator loading and voltage in accordance with system requirements
Operates control boards, exciters, disconnects, oil circuit breakers, power circuits, main transformer connections, load and voltage control equipment, and signal systems; performs routine switching in accordance with verbal or written instructions from a supervisor
Opens and closes high and low tension disconnection switches and places protective tags to clear equipment; checks clearance for adequacy and reports the completion of such operation to supervisor
Observes the instruments of all switchboards in the control room for any unusual operating conditions and, as directed by supervisor, performs the functions necessary to restore the equipment to normal or remove it from service as required
Inspects and determines operating condition of plant electrical and mechanical equipment external to the control room which includes the main and station service transformers, transmission substation, oil circuit breakers, station batteries and charging equipment, generator buses, instrument transformers, lightning, arresters, air conditions and ventilating equipment, fire protective equipment and other station auxiliaries, including auxiliaries, intake and outfall, and circulating water system
Assists in calculation of changes necessary for fuel flow control and computes the log sheet data; assists in the maintenance of the daily and monthly reports on generation, stem, line outages, etc., indicating and integrating meter data, generator operating records, and the cutting, marking and changing of charts
Observes the equipment of all switchboards in the control room for any unusual operating conditions and as directed by supervisor performs the functions necessary to restore the equipment to normal or remove it from service as required

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the operation of a boiler turbine generator control board
Thorough knowledge of emergency procedures applicable to boiler turbine generator operation
Thorough knowledge of the hazards of the trade and precautions to be observed
Ability to read and interpret measuring and testing devices connected with power plant operations
Ability to maintain accurate logs of readings and any other records as necessary
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Skilled in determining the working condition of equipment, detecting and correcting malfunctions in operations and in taking precautions against occupational hazards connected with power plant operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) Card

Education & Experience

High school diploma, or equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in the mechanical or electrical trades, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in power and power plant operation, three (3) years of which must have been as a Plant Operator 2nd Class.

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full time employees.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Government Employees Retirement System (GERS)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Personal Time Off (PTO)
457b Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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