Power Plant Operator

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Lower Monumental Lock & Dam which is located on the Lower Snake River near the rural community of Kahlotus, WA.

Serves as a fully qualified hydro station operator at a hydroelectric power project with one or more adjunct operating facilities/features consisting of navigation lock, fishways, pumping plant, and spillway.

Makes regular and specific inspections of project areas and equipment

Operates power project equipment to prescribed standards as directed, such as stopping, starting, synchronizing, adjusting load and voltage.

Operates navigation lock and control machinery for valves and gates in passing vessels through high, single-lift locks.

Operates gates to control flows and pool levels or to discharge debris.

Performs light cleaning, lubrication of equipment, and Operator-related PM's.

Maintains security surveillance of the project.