Power Plant Operator jobs in Florida

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Plant Operator, Electric Power Plant
  • OPAL Fuels
  • Punta Gorda, FL FULL_TIME
  • About OPAL Fuels LLC

    OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leading vertically integrated renewable fuels platform involved in the production and distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG) for the heavy-duty truck market. RNG is a proven low-carbon fuel that is rapidly decarbonizing the transportation industry now while also significantly reducing fuel costs for fleet owners. OPAL Fuels captures harmful methane emissions at the source and recycles the trapped energy into a commercially viable, lower-cost alternative to diesel fuel. The company also develops, constructs, and services RNG and hydrogen fueling stations. As a producer and distributor of carbon-reducing fuel for heavy-duty truck fleets for more than a decade, OPAL Fuels delivers complete renewable solutions to customers and production partners. To learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s harmful methane emissions and decarbonize the transportation industry, please visit www.opalfuels.com and follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter at @OPALFuels.

    Position Summary: The Plant Operator is responsible for the direction of all day-to-day activities in a reciprocating engine landfill gas power generation facility. This position reports to the Area Manager and shares accountability of the day-to-day operations of the site. The goals of this position are to maximize production and minimize downtime with the utmost regard to safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance.

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

    • Operate, monitor, and maintain large reciprocating gas engines (Jenbacher 420 series gensets) and associated auxiliary equipment.
    • Maintain detailed records on production data, equipment operational hours, and service schedules and equipment outages.
    • Check all operating equipment daily including flow meters, gas chromatographs, fluid levels, pressure and temperature readings, and unusual noises to correct conditions before failure occurs.
    • Perform all maintenance and repairs on the operating equipment including oil and filter changes, replacement of spark plugs, drive belts, hoses, valve adjustments, replacement of cylinder heads, piston cylinder liners and bearings, as necessary. Participate in preventative maintenance outages and overhauls.
    • Maintain a high level of cleanliness in and around the plant. Keep oil from accumulating on the unit skids, floors, and soil around the plant. Keep weeds and shrubs cleaned from the plant yard and perimeter fence. Keep equipment and floors looking as presentable as possible.
    • Keep all on-site parts and supplies stocked and well organized. Maintain plant inventory.
    • Respond to call outs in a timely manner. Identify and correct the cause of the call out. If the problem cannot be corrected or diagnosed, it is the responsibility of the operator to contact the supervisor to get the help required to fix the situation.
    • Operate the plant with a clear focus on safety. Clean up spills immediately. Make sure all lighting systems are fully functional; no slip or trip hazards are consistently present; and no electrical or mechanical hazards go for long periods of time without attention. Affirm that all plant visitors, mechanics, and outside contractors are following safe work practices.
    • Works with internal resources to resolve problems.
    • Ensures adherence to company policies, procedures, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements.
    • Clearly communicate all material/personnel issues with the area managers.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications & Skills:

    • Diesel/large reciprocating engines' operation and maintenance experience is required.
    • Must possess good mechanical skills.
    • Basic electrical knowledge is preferred.
    • General troubleshooting abilities.
    • Skilled in recordkeeping and logging.
    • Must be able to read and write well.
    • Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
    • Must be self-motivated and perform most tasks with little or no supervision.
    • Working knowledge of pressure, vacuum, and flow.
    • Experience with pumps, blowers, or air compressors.
    • Experience in welding helpful.

    Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Position requires physical effort such as that associated with driving a motorized vehicle, operate an ATV, using hand tools, and typing on a computer. Position requires moderate lifting (10-50lbs), occasional need to walk on irregular surfaces, and occasional stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching. Also requires the use of hands and arms to operate/examine gas meters, flow meters, hand tools, power tools, bridge and jib cranes and test/diagnostic equipment.

    Conditions of Employment:

    • Valid Class C driver’s license required, clean driving record, and ability to operate a pickup truck and ATV.
    • Nights, weekends, and rotating shifts.
    • Must pass preemployment screen and random drug testing.

    OPAL Fuels LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $32.00 - $37.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Experience level:

    • 5 years

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • On call
    • Overtime
    • Weekends as needed

    Work setting:

    • In-person

    Application Question(s):

    • Are you legally able to work in the United States, without sponsorship?
    • Do you have a current and valid driver's license, without any restrictions?

    Experience:

    • mechanical troubleshooting: 5 years (Preferred)
    • Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (Preferred)
    • Electrical: 3 years (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

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Utility Operator- Power Plant
  • Covanta
  • Spring, FL FULL_TIME
  • Who we areFor more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.Through our divers...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Utility Operator- Power Plant
  • Covanta Projects LLC
  • Pasco, FL FULL_TIME
  • Who we are For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions. Through our dive...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Operator
  • Plant Response, Inc.
  • Plant, FL FULL_TIME
  • The Mosaic Company (NYSE : MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 peo...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Maintenance Mechanic- Power Plant
  • Covanta
  • Petersburg, FL FULL_TIME
  • Who we areFor more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.Through our divers...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Smart Plant Administrator
  • Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.
  • Lake, FL FULL_TIME
  • Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Lake Mary, Florida is looking for a SmartPlant Administrator. SUMMARY A Smart Plant Administrator plays a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing the SmartPlant so...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Intern
  • NAES Corporation
  • Channelview, TX
  • About the Opportunity: This supervised position will allow for a student who is seeking a career in the power industry t...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Evaporator Operator
  • Finch Paper
  • Glens Falls, NY
  • Evaporator Operator FULL-TIME $27.21/hr Duties include: - Performing work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance w...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisor, Shift - Gas
  • Lower Colorado River Authority
  • Bastrop, TX
  • Supervisor, Shift - Gas Job No: 497796 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Bastrop, TX City: Ba...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Operations Consultant Training – Senior
  • Chesapeake Professional Development Group, LLC
  • Mineral, VA
  • Responsibilities: • Provides knowledge of systematic approach to training for both initial and requalification license a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Energy Scheduler
  • Missouri River Energy Services
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD Missouri River Energy Services is a joint action agency supporting our 61 member munici...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Power Plant Operator
  • ACCIONA
  • Boulder City, NV
  • Responsibilities: Works within a team concept to insure NSO availability and reliability. Monitors and inspects all assi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Power Plant Operator 3
  • Inova Health System
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Power Plant Operator 3 Inova Benefits and Perks: Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage Tuition reimbursement and Education...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fireman- Power Plant Operator
  • Catholic Health
  • West Islip, NY
  • Overview: Good Samaritan University Hospital Medical Center is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hos...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Power Plant Operator jobs
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Power Plant Operator
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