Job Description

General Purpose of Work

Under general supervision, positions in this classification perform plant operation, testing, maintenance, and administrative functions as required for the safe and efficient operation of gas turbine generators, heat recovery steam generators, steam turbine generators, chilled water plant, and other equipment in a cogeneration power plant. Auxiliary Operators maintain a familiarity with and perform all work in accordance with MGE safety rules and practices to provide a safe work environment.

Progression Through the Series

• To move into the Senior Auxiliary Operator position, an employee must be fully qualified as a Control Operator as determined by completing their Control Operator Qualification Book and being signed off by Management. The Senior Auxiliary Operator routinely substitutes for a Control Operator.
• Advancement to the Control Operator level is by promotion. When an opening arises, Auxiliary Operators with a demonstrated proficiency in performing their full range of duties will be considered.

General Duties

• Operates and maintains all assigned equipment and associated grounds safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoots and adjusts equipment and systems as necessary to maintain optimal operating conditions.
• Performs chemical analysis on plant fluid systems, and administers/adjusts chemical treatments as required to stay within specifications.
• Performs both routine and nonroutine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment to maximize system reliability.
• Receives deliveries of, stores, and issues all equipment and materials required to support plant operation and maintenance.
• Works with and directs contractors and temporary personnel to ensure the successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Leads and participates in training activities to continuously increase knowledge.
• Other related duties as assigned. Examples include: Maintains plant logs, records, and files; collects information and prepares plant reports; assists with the development and maintenance of plant procedures; assumes lead plant system responsibility as necessary.

Qualifications

• Typically evidenced by an A.S. Degree in a Technical Science from an accredited college, university, or trade school and one year power plant related experience; or technical/trade school education and two years power plant related experience; or High School Diploma or its equivalent and three years power plant related experience.
• Preferred: An A.S. Degree in a Technical Science from an accredited college, university, or trade school and one year cogeneration or combined cycle power plant related experience; or technical/trade school education and two years cogeneration or combined cycle power plant related experience; or High School Diploma or its equivalent and three years cogeneration or combined cycle power plant related experience.

Knowledge and Skills to be Acquired

• Ability to understand and operate power plant mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical information and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with chemistry principles and their relationship to power plant operations.
• Ability to use mechanical and hand tools, and perform heavy lifting as required.
• Ability to work in widely varying temperature environments.
• Must be reasonably available for overtime.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and other software as required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to logically solve problems and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to be certified in the use of respirators.