Laborer - Arizona G&T Cooperatives

Maintain Apache Generation Station in a clean condition. Work may also include supervised participation in the maintenance and operation of other plant equipment located in the plant and outside areas as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The minimum requirements of knowledge and previous experience necessary for an individual to be considered for this position.

• Ability to detect irregularities in the operation of the fuel handling system and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and to report accurate information to other personnel.
• High School education or equivalent with some knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery.
• Knowledge of O.S.H.A. regulations as related to occupational duties.
• Demonstrated ability and initiative to carry out work assignments

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in industrial work settings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to be certified for all types of respirators.
• Requires some lifting up to 50 pounds and considerable walking and standing.
• Must be able to climb to various heights and work in tight areas.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:The major activities for which this position is held accountable.

• Keep work area and plant in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Cleaning of coal conveyor systems.
• Maintain cleanliness in the scrubber, stack and limestone areas.
• Inspect and maintain spray nozzles, water strainers, air and water hoses, etc. to insure the integrity of the Dust Suppression Systems.
• Inspect the coal/limestone conveyor systems for deficiencies and report any deficiencies to Maintenance/Planning.
• Maintain and clean distribution line manipulating equipment, including cables, winches, buoys, etc.
• Operate hand tools.
• Assist contract and plant maintenance personnel in pond upgrades, repairs, etc.
• Provide assistance in scrubber packing cleaning and replacement
• Clean hotwells, waterboxes, boilers and cooling towers during outages.
• Be able to use safety equipment for the above procedures and equipment.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT OUR APACHE GENERATING STATION IN COCHISE, AZ.