Louis Berger Hiring for LOGCAP (KBOSSS) – Power Plant Operator Lead Job at Kuwait City Full Time

Louis Berger Services is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill positions for the Power Plant Operator Lead on multiple sites in Kuwait in support of LOGCAP 5.

All candidates must pass a drug screen and a background check.

o Serves as lead power plant operator who distributes and controls electrical energy through a primary electrical distribution system connecting a moderate number of gas turbines, diesel generators, transformers and switching stations. The power system serves industrial and commercial, office or residential users. The system is characterized by stable load demands and predictable degree and timing of variations.

o Operate switchboard controls to start, stop, cut in and out, and synchronize gas turbine and diesel-electric generators to provide power or meet peak power demands and operate switchboard controls to adjust remotely controlled circuit breakers, transformers, and switches to regulate and maintain proper voltage on the distribution lines and at the power generation plant.

o Report abnormal operating conditions and reroute power through alternate feeders to user areas in case of emergency cutouts or extensive scheduled repair.

o Oversee the Plant Lockout/Tagout program and perform equipment isolation in accordance with plant lockout/tagout procedures.

o Continuously observe safety rules and practices, check conditions of safety equipment, attend and participate in scheduled safety meetings and training.

o Notify repair crews of the location of failure and assure that circuits are open and tagged before work is started.

o Keep an hourly log of meter readings and records shutdowns, connection and disconnection of circuits, and similar occurrences.

o Detect improper line voltage, open circuits, or similar conditions from meter readings in the control room and adjust controls, such as changing transformer taps, or directing work crews to switch feeders in or out.

o Assist mechanics and high voltage electricians in the routine maintenance and repairs of gas turbines, gensets, transformers and switchgear, and distribution system.

o Perform preventive, predictive, and minor maintenance as directed on all plant equipment as necessary during operations shifts, and as required by the Power Plant Supervisor during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance periods.

• Execute the company’s policy and procedure for proper and efficient operation of power plants

• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment and ensuring safety procedures are followed at all times by all employees.
• Promotes teamwork and actively participates in quality improvement process.
• Promotes safety awareness and complies with all applicable safety procedures and regulations, performs other duties and activities as directed.
• Responsible for operation of the power generation facility within all environmental and regulatory requirements and constraints.
• Maintains technical library and record-keeping which documents all procedures necessary to accomplish assigned responsibility.
• Attend/participate in department meetings.
• Responds to emergency calls regarding power generation equipment breakdowns and unit outages.
• Ability to interpret and apply required corrective action with data readings and results of equipment checks to identify equipment or process problems and take appropriate responses to correct or resolve problems.
• MAXIMO experience or other digital CMMS software experience would be an advantage.

• Follow all Berger standard policies and practices

o Power Plant operator must be able to operate a control board and associated switches and circuit breakers of a system characterized by stable load demands and predictable load variations such as industrial power plant, commercial, office or residential loads which are primarily resistive in nature.

o Know fundamental alternating current circuit theory, e.g., how gas turbine and diesel generators and transformers function, and the inductive and capacitive reactance of power distribution lines, in order to understand the effects of changes of voltage or current on the power system.

o Use algebra to compute the measurement of such items as total impedances, current flow, and voltage of AC circuits with inductive and capacitive branches in order to determine whether bypass routings around outages will be able to carry the load.

o Interpret and apply oral and written operating instructions and electrical diagrams and drawings that apply directly to the electric power distribution system.

• Able to use PC and Microsoft word/excel.
• o Be able to take specific directions verbal and written directions and carryout from their shift supervisors. Decisions made are covered by specific, well-established work methods and procedures.

• Education: A high school diploma or GED plus related technical training.
• Valid drivers’ license from home of record.
• Must provide copies of training certificates
• Knowledge and experience regarding occupational hazards for electrical and mechanical trades, related safety practices, and skill required for the installation, maintenance, and repair of power generator systems and equipment.
• Must know Lockout/Tagout Procedures.

Desirable qualifications:

o Experience in overseas locations.

o Gas turbine experience and certification is preferred.

o In the event problems arise, controllers at this level are able take corrective action in accordance with instructions or notify their supervisor.

o Power Plant Operator-related certifications

• Experience utilizing SCADA Systems
• Experience with medium voltage distribution projects, up to 11 kVA, and maintaining plant operations through manual operation of load distribution systems
• Experience/Certifications with Deep Sea 8812 controllers or similar
• Prior LOGCAP experience would be an advantage.

Years of experience:

• 5 – 10 years

Level of English:

Fluent