Employment Opportunity  ::  Unit Operator Apprentice I

Department: Energy Supply Operations

Employment Status: Fulltime

Salary: CI$2,997 to CI$3,896 per month

Overtime Eligibility: Yes

Work Environment: Plant Area

Corporate – Workspace is primarily in the Administrative Building

In Field – Workspace is primarily Off Site at various locations around the island

Plant Area- Workspace is primarily in the Power Plant Area

Hybrid – Workspace is a combination of in the Administrative Building and in the Field or in the Plant Area

Satellite- Workspace is at one of CUC’s satellite locations

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Carrying out all routine and scheduled operational tasks in ER 1 through 4 independently including, adding oil, greasing, cleaning strainers, wiping down units etc. as per routine schedule or as needed.  
• Performing prestart checks and preparing all units in ER 1 and 4 for starting and stopping when requested by Control Room personnel.
• To start, stop, monitor and observe all auxiliary equipment in ER 1 and 4 making sure they are available when needed. This includes monitoring hydrocarbons, water and air levels for all systems taking corrective action when needed.
• Investigating all alarms with relation to ER 1 and 4 and taking corrective action to conduct trouble shooting and address the cause of the alarm. Notifying the SOS about relevant alarms.
• Regularly making observations rounds on all equipment in ER 1 through 4 to check for operating anomalies such as leaks or unusual noises and taking corrective action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Must be a high school graduate
• Technical Diploma preferred
• Working towards achieving NCCER Core & Introduction to Power Industry

Key Competencies:

• Actively demonstrates growth and development
• Demonstrates personal drive that displays enthusiasm for customer service and conveys an urgency to handle issues.
• Applies technical knowledge and seasoned experience to complex issues and solves problems
• Anticipates and learns new information quickly

CUC offers a very competitive benefits package including pension, health and life insurance. CUC operates within the Cayman Islands, which as a jurisdiction does not have direct or income taxes. Employees working are subject to indirect taxes such as import duties when importing goods from overseas.

About Us: CUC commenced operations in 1966 as the sole provider of electricity in Grand Cayman. The Company operates a modern diesel plant with an installed capacity of 166 MW. The company reached a new system peak load of 124.1 MW on July 18, 2023. Our 200+ employees are committed to providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to over 33,000 customers.

Keeping pace with Grand Cayman’s development has challenged this publicly traded electric utility to become technology-driven and deliver world-class and innovative enhancements in its approach to meeting significant customer growth.

The Territory : The Cayman Islands, a United Kingdom Overseas Territory with a population of approximately 68,000, are comprised of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Located 150 miles south of Cuba, 460 miles south of Miami and 167 miles northwest of Jamaica, the largest island is Grand Cayman with an area of 76 square miles.

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