Control Room Operator

We are currently recruiting a Control Room Operator to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working toward common goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility andclear accountability.

Job Summary:

Safely and efficientlyoperatespowerplantduring normal and emergency conditions. Completes special projects/assignments, and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Adheres to proper safety procedures. Incumbents may be assigned to work rotating shifts covering
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays and overtime as required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and inspects all aspects of the power plant todetermineits operating condition and performance.
• Performs plant start-ups, shut-downs, normal and emergency plant operations as required.
• Advises Operations supervision/management of daily activities and irregularities in plant operation.
• Maintains neat,accurate logs and records obtained from routine inspections of operating equipment.
• Operates all assigned equipment including, but not limited to, boiler, steam generation, turbine, solar field, TES, HTF, condensate, feedwater, and cooling water systems, all balance of plant equipment, etc. as required.
• Operates the plant makeup water treatment plant including demineralizers, heat exchangers, and chemical feed systems.
• Directs the activities of Power Plant Operators assigned to the same power plant unit.
• Assumes the duties of the power plant unit supervisor when required.
• While working rotating shifts,12 hours per day, all meal periods and breaks shall be considered aspaid, on-duty time. The employee will coordinate work activities with coworkers and the supervisor, as appropriate, tofacilitatethe applicable meal and break periods.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advises unit supervisor of daily activities and irregularities in plant operations.
• Understands andoperatesfacilitytomaintainall compliance requirements.
  
  Notifies Supervisor/Manager or appropriate agency if compliance exceedance occurs.
• Performs routine housekeeping and cleaning for work area.
• Performs Emergency Response Team and Fire Brigade duties as required, within the level of training completed.
• Assistsother plant operators and maintenance personnel as required.
• Reviews operating logs,records and plant performance as required.
• Completes assigned training requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Prerequisites:

• Fundamental knowledge of power plant systems and equipment is required; with 2 years' experience primarily working with steam generating power plant equipment, or equivalent training and/or operations experience.
• Experience working on a team and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to respond calmly to emergency situations.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Strong trouble-shooting and analytical skills in order to solve problems of both a technical and operational nature.
• Thorough knowledge of power plant operations. A good working knowledge of power plant instrumentation and controls, including routine maintenance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at various levels at the plant.
• Computer skills, specifically experience with Bailey Net 90 required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.

The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all inclusive.

additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out detailed instructions with limited supervision.
• Ability to use logical and divergent reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain clean work area and neat, accurate logs and journals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read, interpret and retrieve information from technical drawings, specifications, and manuals.
• Ability to learn and execute emergency response and firefighting techniques.
• Ability to operate, monitor and analyze problems with assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Willingness to assist in training other personnel as directed.

Essential Functions of the Job:

The ability to speak, read and write in English. Ability to perform heavy physical work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force with assistance, 50 pounds of force on a frequent basis, and up to 20…