Description:

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

Select Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 both routine and nonroutine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment to maximize system reliability.
• Periodically receives deliveries of stores and issues all equipment and materials required to support plant operation and maintenance.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Examples: 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.

Selection Criteria:

Education and Experience

Typically evidenced by an A.S. Degree in a technical science field from an accredited college, university, or trade school and one year power plant related experience, or; technical/trade school education and two years of power plant related experience, or; high school diploma or its equivalent and three years of power plant related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and operate power plant mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
• Ability to understand/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.