Production Operator  

The Production Operator will be responsible for the operation and monitoring of all assigned generating units and its auxiliary equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Plant Operation

Assist in the pre-startup activities for all the systems (mechanical, electrical and instrumentation) in accordance with the Procedure (SOP) and the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.

Performs start-up and shutdown of auxiliary equipment in a timely and accurate manner.

Assist in the performance of functional tests of plant protections, standby and emergency equipment as part of preventive maintenance work to ensure functionality and reliability.

Upon instruction, operates locally disconnected switches, circuit breakers, local controls, resetting of protective devices and valve manipulations according to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

In coordination with Supervisor / CRE, performs generator purging and charging according to the standard operating procedure for safe execution and economic use of resources.

Equipment and Process Monitoring

Conducts routine inspection of turbine-generator and its auxiliaries including standby and emergency equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation of the plant.

Performs minor corrective works for equipment trouble or abnormalities to prevent asset downtime.

Assists the maintenance team and contractors in commissioning and testing of new and existing equipment that undergoes corrective maintenance works.

In coordination with Supervisor/CRE, maintains condensate pH level within the allowable limits through chemical injection in coordination with chemical laboratories

Conducts cooling water and condensate sampling whenever Chem-Lab personnel are out of office.

Data Recording and Reporting

Records reading of critical and non critical parameters of turbine-generator and its auxiliary equipment from field monitoring instruments included in the log sheet for trend analysis.

Ensures that all assigned plant operation monitoring tools are timely and accurately updated for monitoring of plant performance.

Reports any observed abnormalities on plant equipment and auxiliaries and recommended remedial action for immediate correction.

Suggests improvements in the prevailing preventive maintenance programs and standard operating procedure in the operation of turbine-generator and auxiliaries for an efficient and safe operation.

Accomplishes the operator shift turnover checklist to document observed risks, equipment abnormalities and deficiencies for proper turnover and mitigation.

Attends the team huddle at the start and end of shift to discuss plant status, 5S, safety, health and environmental aspects to mitigate hazards and equipment abnormalities or deficiencies. Binary Plant Operation (if applicable)

Conducts local start-up, synchronization and shutdown of the Binary Power Plant in a timely and accurate manner as prescribed with the standard operating procedure and in close coordination with remote operators, Steam Supplier counterparts and System Operator

Conducts functional tests of power plant protections and fire fighting systems to ensure its functionality, as scheduled.

Conducts local operation of the binary power plant according to the Standard Operating Procedure to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Conducts routine inspection and preventive maintenance of all equipment (mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation) inside the binary power plant based on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.

Operates locally all electrical and mechanical equipment such as switchgear and MCC, switchyard, pumps, valves and all other plant auxiliaries

Performs activities related to cold brine management as stated in the approved Joint Operational Guidelines on brine management.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer
• With relevant experience in Geothermal, Thermal, or Energy Industry Plant Operation and Maintenance
• Preferably completed the APRI Cadetship Program
• One (1) vacant position available in Tiwi, Albay