Operator/Maintainer - KEYS

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Generation Department:

• Operator/Maintainer

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $40.15/hr - $44.97/hr

The Operator/ Maintainer provides for the safe, effective operation and maintenance of a simple-cycle combustion turbine and diesel facility, including start up and shut down of plant systems, main combustion turbines, and diesel engines.  

• Operate and monitor all power plant equipment. 
  1. Start/stop and raise/lower loads on diesel and turbine generators.
  2. Record operational performance of all power plant equipment.
  3. Check equipment alignment and correct as required.

• Direct and provide on-the-job training for apprentices.
• Receive fuel and oversee the transfer to KEYS tanks in accordance with fuel regulations.
• Repair and maintain diesel engines, turbines, generators, and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Assist the Instrumental & Electrical Section with maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Utilize the lock out/tag out system.
• Collect data in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to meet environmental regulations.
• Perform minor welding, cutting, and fabrication of metals.  Welding will only include metals that are familiar to the Operator/Maintainer
• Operate equipment such as forklift, crane, hoists, truck, drill press, lathe, machinist tools, oxygen and acetylene torches, etc.

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace. Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.