Power Plant Operator

Shakopee, Minnesota

Sprung Services
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Shift: Rotating shifts - 7 12-hour days / 7 days off / 7 12-hour nights / 7 days off


Wage: $35.15/hr (Includes 8 hours of overtime built into the schedule)


Job Description:


Minimum Requirements:

  • Minnesota 2nd or 1st Class A Boiler Operator license
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Ability to write routine reports and record information in logs

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience with logistics, operations, boiler, and/or turbine generator operating systems
  • Biomass power plant experience

Responsibilities Include:

  • Operate and maintain air compressors, turbines, generators, motors, and steam boilers
  • Read meters, gauges, and automated recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions
  • Record data such as temperature, fuel consumption, water levels, flue gas analysis, voltage load, and generator balance
  • Adjust manual or automatic controls to maintain optimal equipment performance
  • Inspect equipment periodically to detect malfunctions, needed repairs, adjustments, or lubrication
  • Monitor and record renewable fuel inventories and fuel deliveries
  • Ensure proper fuel material mixtures, including moisture content; make recommendations for optimized fuel usage
  • Conduct water titration tests and add chemical treatments to prevent scale buildup and clean boiler lines
  • Maintain accurate operator logs detailing operations and maintenance actions taken during shifts
  • Communicate concerns, issues, and actions to supervisors and incoming shift operators
  • Adhere to company policies and applicable laws
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Date Posted: 31 March 2025
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