Control Room Operator

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Company:
Sprague Resources

Location:

Fitchburg, MA

The Control Room Operator (CRO) is the shift lead and is responsible for the safe and efficient, day-to-day operation of the power plant. This includes the daily operation, monitoring and documentation of plant components, instrumentation, and interface to control systems. The CRO must operate the PLC-based control system and older analog systems.

The CRO monitors process variables related to plant performance, system reliability, and capacity, and must understand mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process flow to perform corrective action. The role requires heightened safety awareness and the ability to communicate and make decisions during process upset.

• Start-up, operate, shut down and secure equipment under normal and emergency conditions from the control room or in the field.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic mechanical skills to assist the facility team with preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Understand process and components to properly lock out-tagout, de-energize, and verify zero energy.
• Ensure all plant rounds are completed for inspections of all facility machinery.
• Maintain logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions and report irregularities.
• Perform facility water chemistry testing, dosing, and adjust control treatment chemicals within recommended limits; repair and calibrate equipment as needed.
• Identify hazardous or unsafe conditions, notify supervisor, and correct as required.
• Understand process controls, monitor equipment, and evaluate plant production equipment and output, including efficiency and related variables.
• Monitor process variable feedback (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.) for long-term variances; respond to variances and issue instructions to ensure safe, reliable, cost-effective power generation while maintaining environmental standards.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance of components associated with ash removal, boiler and fuel systems, valves, pumps, and other system components.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures for consistent and safe operation.
• Conduct or assist in scheduled and forced outage maintenance work.
• Supervise, coordinate or assist contractors performing work at the facility.

• Valid driver's license.
• Power Plant operations and/or maintenance experience required.
• Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer License required.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training in a similar position.
• Knowledge of combustion conditions, gas burner, boiler, turbine generator operations, and water treatment.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry.
• Basic math skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Cooperative and able to work without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of hazards involved and safety precautions in operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery.
• Strict adherence to safety practices and procedures.
• Committed team member, able to collaborate to respond to business challenges.

• Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirator masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, high voltage protective equipment must be worn.
• The power plant environment can have high ambient temperatures and hot surfaces with exposure risks to steam, hot water, and high pressure/high temperature processes.
• 80% of work is indoors, 20% outdoors.
• Employee is exposed to prevailing weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate to high.
• Respond to plant emergencies/call-ins day or night, on holidays or weekends.
• Extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

• Stand on feet for extensive periods, stairs and ladder climbing, routinely lift 50 lbs.
• Wear PPE including half and full face respirators, fall protection equipment, hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, etc.
• Work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and extreme heat and cold.
• Perform repetitive motions as required.
• Hear and understand audible alarms and detect changes in equipment noise levels.
• All employees must pass pre-employment screenings: physical exam, pulmonary function test, OSHA respirator questionnaire, audiometric test, drug screen, motor vehicle verification, background check.
• Post-employment screenings include annual audiogram and respirator fit testing.

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

As a federal contractor we adhere to OFCCP employment regulations.  for OFCCP compliance information.

Please apply directly on our website.

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