Control Room Operator; CRO

• Pay or shift range: $35 USD to $40 USD
  This is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

The Franklin Biomass Facility in Carnesville, GA, generates 55 net megawatts of renewable energy by converting sustainably sourced wood biomass into electricity. The facility uses a Foster Wheeler boiler, hot precipitator, and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to support efficient combustion and reduced emissions. With a single turbine generator, the plant reliably supplies power to the local grid while supporting sustainable energy practices and long-term environmental stewardship.

Opportunity Summary

The Control Room Operator (CRO) supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Franklin Biomass Facility by continuously monitoring and controlling plant systems. This position responds to alarms and upset conditions, takes appropriate corrective action, and performs plant start-up and shutdown activities as required. The CRO operates the Foster Wheeler boiler, steam turbine generator, biomass fuel systems, and associated auxiliary equipment in accordance with approved procedures, technical manuals, environmental requirements, and plant management directives.

Your scope of responsibility as CRO will include the following primary functions:

• Conduct start-up, operation, and shutdown of plant equipment, including the Foster Wheeler boiler, steam turbine generator, and associated auxiliary systems, in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
• Utilize the distributed control system (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to monitor and control the boiler, steam turbine generator, biomass fuel handling, wood yard, and associated balance-of-plant systems.
• Respond to plant alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and system upsets by taking appropriate corrective action to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient generation.
• Track and record critical operating parameters, including pressures, temperatures, fuel consumption, electrical output, steam generation, emissions, water consumption, and overall plant performance.
• Oversee emissions control equipment, including the hot precipitator and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, to support environmental compliance.
• Evaluate equipment performance using operating procedures, technical manuals, system documentation, and established plant practices.
• Identify equipment conditions requiring maintenance attention, report plant abnormalities, and coordinate corrective actions with Operations, Maintenance, and technical personnel.
• Review operating logs, alarms, and plant data while maintaining accurate records related to generation, steam production, emissions, fuel and water consumption, and equipment status.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and process issues to support plant reliability and performance.
• Provide operational support during maintenance activities and outages, including Lockout/Tagout, equipment isolation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain familiarity with plant operating manuals, technical references, procedures, and equipment documentation while participating in training related to biomass operations, equipment, procedures, and safety.
• Contribute to NAES Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance Programs and support a strong culture of safety and environmental compliance.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager in support of safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

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