Exelon

Chief Plant Operator Gas Optn

Posted on: 9 Jun 2021

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Description
At Exelon, weve got a place for you

Join the nations leading competitive energy provider, with one of the largest electricity generation portfolios and retail customer bases in the country. You will be part of a family of companies that strives for the highest standards of power generation, competitive energy sales, and energy delivery. Our team of outstanding professionals is focused on performance, thought leadership, innovation, and the power of ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Exelon will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and enhance a successful career. We are also dedicated to motivating the success of our employees through competitive base salary, incentives, and health and retirement benefits.

Join Exelon and share your passion at a forward-thinking Fortune 100 company. Establish yourself in a place where you can truly shine and create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Energize your career at Exelon
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Perform all liquefaction and vaporization operations (24/7) at the Liquefied Natural Gas plant in West Conshohocken performing ongoing analysis and direct appropriate action to assure the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation. #CD# Direct operating personnel and contractors working in the plants to assure no disruption to processes and that all applicable work practices are adhered too. #CD# Provide input to the work planning process for maintenance tasks involving the LNG plant. #CD# Perform staff and maintenance work while plants are not in operation. Hold all the neccesary qualifications for the Gas System Operator position, Propane-air plant operator position and perform back- up/fill-in duties as required to support Gas System Control and Plant Operations.

NotePosition may be required to work extended hours, including 24x7 coverage during storms and other energy delivery emergencies.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Operate the PECO LNG plant and respond to abnormal conditions.

Perform in a staff/analyst capacity by developing and updating procedures, implementing process improvements and developing and delivering training modules, and using Passport. *
* Perform inspection and maintenance tasks of plant equipment and systems.
* Perform the Gas System Operator role for shift relief coverage (vacation, illness, special assignments, etc. )
* Ensure compliance with required work permits for the LNG Plant (Lockout Tag Out, Confined Space, Hot Work, Motorized Equipment). *
* These accountabilities are performed in conjunction with monitoring/operating the LNG Plant.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum
* Bachelors degree in a technical field and five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in an operating environment (natural gas industry, generating station, etc. ) OR in lieu of a Bachelors Degree, a minimum of 9-12 years of relevant experience.
* Ability to successfully complete applicable knowledge and skill qualification modules, and Gas System Operator cross-training modules.
* Demonstrate ability to use computer applications requiring control, alarm response and data entry.
* Ability to work independently and react quickly with minimal supervision.
* Proficient or better performance for the past two (2) years.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills including demonstrated use of three-part communication.
* Valid driver license and access to an insured vehicle.
* Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills.
* High school diploma or GED

Ability to maintain composure under challenging/stressful conditions.
* Ability to pass all qualification exams for the Chief Plant Operator and Gas System Operator positions.
* Ability to work rotating shifts, and respond to emergency call-outs.
* Ability to use a PC, Microsoft Office softwareproducts and electronic mail.

Preferred

-5 years minimum experience with LNG/propane-air plant operation &#CD# maintenance (TJF)
Qualifications - OperationsThis position monitors and controls the Vaporization, Liquefaction and steady-state conditions for the PECO LNG plant and associated facilities, and is responsible for ensuring PECO compliance with applicable regulatory standards. The CPO provides functional direction to plant personnel and contractors on plant operations and plant projects. Ensures all applicable work practices are followed and necessary permits completed. Provides input concerning the performance evaluation of non-exempt/craft plant operations employees. This position also monitors supplemental gas odorization at the Transco and TETCo gate stations in West Conshohocken.
* ResponsibilitiesThis position is responsible for independently making critical operational and economic decisions on a 24/7 basis for the operation of the plant and associated facilities since this position does not have a shift supervisor/manager position. Examples of critical decisions made by, or facilitated by, this position includes deciding when immediate repairs and plant configurations should be performed to repair, maintain, optimize, or assure the safe operation of the plant. This position is also responsible for initiating and conducting operational briefings that involve all levels of gas management when required.
* ContactsPosition is the designated authority for the operation of the plant, and contact for all operating employees for Lock-out/Tag-out procedures for the LNG & LPA Plants and gate/M & R stations. This position frequently interacts with Gas System Control and Plant Operations supervision and personnel, contractors and all levels of Gas Management.
* Impact of ErrorsEnsures that an adequate gas supply at a level requested by Gas System Control and Supply Acquisition is delivered to the distribution system on the schedule requested to meet our customers needs on a 24/7/365 basis. Failure to execute these responsibilities would result in significant customer impact, legal and or financial liability to the Corporation. Failure to recognize abnormal plant system conditions could result in a catastrophic failure of facilities that could result in employee or public injury or death, and/or significant financial liability and damage to company image with the public, regulators and investors. Replacement values of assets being operated are estimated at $120 million.
* Direct reports0 Employees
* Indirect9 Employees

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard toage, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Exelon

Chicago, IL

Exelon Corporation, a utility services holding company, engages in energy generation and delivery businesses in the United States and Canada. It owns nuclear, fossil, wind, hydroelectric, and solar generating facilities. The company also sells electricity to wholesale and retail customers; and sells natural gas, renewable energy, and other energy-related products and services. In addition, it is involved in the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and natural gas; and transmission and distribution of electricity, and distribution of natural gas to retail customers.

Further, the company offers corporate governance support services, including corporate strategy and development, legal, human resources, information technology, finance, real estate, security, corporate communications, supply at cost, engineering, distribution and transmission planning, asset management, system operations, and power procurement services.

It serves distribution utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and financial institutions, as well as commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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