JD Coal and Ash Field Operator / USA

Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a “Field Operator” to work on a permanent basis out of the UAE.

Permanent Basis

Job Scope:

Responsibility of all field operations of jetty systems, coal handling system, ash handling system. He/she has to be in close co-ordination with Coal and ash control room, operate the local valves, pumps and equipment’s, check plant condition and isolate the equipment’s for maintenance work. Ensure plant housekeeping, daily checklist filling and reporting every activity to control room.

Responsibilities:

• Follow safety guidelines including PTW system
• Comply with all statutory and environment norms
• Support Shift Supervisor in system configuration for local line up and isolation of equipment
• Monitoring and recording of local parameters (e.g. levels, pressure, temperatures of equipment’s, bearings, lub oils etc.).
• Local monitoring of plant condition of equipment through observation, listening for abnormal sound, detecting vibrations, heat etc. and reporting to desk operator.
• Co-ordination with control room operations
• Reporting any leakages of coal, ash, air, water etc.
• Manual operation of valves, dampers, equipment’s etc.
• Ensuring the correct position of piping hangers and supports
• Checking for valves, safety valves, PRVs passing and reporting to control room
• Writing major activities / events performed during the shift in logbook and filling the area log sheets
• Adherence to SOPs/ Operating Instructions.
• Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe execution of repair work.
• Adjust and /or controls valves on equipment to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes
• Inform and report on accidents, suggest preventive measures.
• Provide first line support to report and initial extinguishing of fires, and other emergency and critical occurrences and keeping the CCR informed at all times.
• Reporting unsafe condition and unsafe act at field to competent authority
• Proactive team member and participation in team work.
• Ensure housekeeping & cleanliness.
• To work any other area as assigned by shift in engineer or desk operator
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

Education:

- Professional Power Generation Qualification preferred

- Three year regular Diploma / Any Technical Certification Course or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

- Minimum 3+ years in Coal Fired Power Plant operations specifically in Coal Plant (>1200 TPH) and ash handling (>300MW), ideally with Jetty fuel delivery experience

- Preferred Commissioning experience, and setting up operational systems and processes

Desired Certification / Job Specific Skill / Training:

- Proficiency in working with computers and SAP