Operations Technician

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an Operator to join our team in the hydropower station O&M, located in the Gilboa.
In this position, you will monitor and operate the Hydropower station equipment from the Central Control Room and from the field. Issue work requests whenever a deviation or malfunction is observed and need to be corrected.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor and Interact closely with all Hydropower Station personal.

Job Description

General tasks and responsibilities:

·  Conducting all business activities according to GE’s spirit & letter.
·  Support the Shift Supervisor in monitoring and operating the Hydropower station in compliance with GE procedures as well as the contract scope.
·  Support the Shift Supervisor in order to satisfy the daily production program provided by the grid.
·  In the Central Control Room, receive instructions from the grid operator and adjust the units loads and/or voltage accordingly.
·  Operate and monitor from the Hydropower station plant’s Central Control Room (CCR) equipment. Monitor process parameters in order to anticipate whenever possible any defect or operation deviation.
·  Start and stop the Hydropower station equipment in coordination with the Shift Supervisor
·  Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
·  When directed by the Shift Supervisor, operate in remote or locally the hydropower station equipment in order to ensure safe and reliable operation of the hydropower plant.
·  Maintain the operating log with operating data as well as with major events occurring at the Hydropower Station
·  In the field, perform on a regular basis operating round to visualize the Hydropower plant equipment and inform the maintenance staff whenever deemed necessary.
·  Issue work request in the CMMS for any deviation or malfunction observed on the plant equipment.
·  Participate in O&M experience exchange events.
·  Prepare all work activities in accordance with GE EHS and safety government laws & procedures.
·  Plan and prepare LOTO processes for the maintenance activities.

 

Requirements:

·  Electrical and/or Mechanical diploma qualification or equivalent work experience.
·  Substantial knowledge of practices, functions and processes involved in the operation and maintenance of a Hydro systems or Power Station.
·  1-2 years experiences with operation or maintenance of Power Stations or equivalent facilities.
·  The ability to speak and communicate effectively in English and Hebrew.
·  Good Interpersonal & organizational skill