Control Room Operator - Power Plant Operations & Safety

Location:

NEW BERN, NC, US

North Star Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals.

• Monitors the operation of major plant equipment and systems and takes appropriate action to ensure they are operated safely, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements according to the Emissions Minimization Plan, in a manner consistent with maximizing availability and in a manner consistent with optimizing fuel efficiency
• Maintains a log of significant operating activities and events and generates required reports
• Operates assigned control systems including distributed control, water, steam, combustion, turbine generator and related components in a safe and efficient manner. Directs the activities of the Plant Operators as necessary to support the overall plant operation
• Answers the telephone when necessary in a professional manner and serves as a focal point for communications during emergency situations
• Directs and ensures completion of required safety procedures; (e.g., lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work)
• Takes measurements and readings and compares with standards; implements corrective actions within established procedures
• Assists in maintaining the boiler system by adding/transferring chemicals as needed to maintain desired parameters
• Identifies and corrects problems; reports problems requiring further action to the Operations Manager Maintenance
• Responds to alarms in a timely manner; operates necessary equipment to effectively respond to critical situations
• Coordinates and may direct activities of other work groups as necessary to support overall plant operations. Trains plant personnel in accordance with Company policies and government regulations. Oversees the work of sub‑contractors on assigned shift, as necessary. Performs other comparable non‑operating duties during plant shutdowns
• Other non‑essential duties as assigned or may be necessary

• Meets qualifications of a plant operator
• Have a working knowledge of LOTO, confined space, P & 's, hot work
• Ability to use past experience, analytical judgement, to plan and perform diversified work
• Good decision making skills to keep all crew members and site equipment safe
• Excellent communication skills to provide clear direction and feedback to all team members on the site
• Agility to be able to work overtime, as well as rotating shift schedules that include weekends and holidays

• High School Degree or GED required
• Associate Degree preferred
• Pass LCRO exam prior to going on shift required
• 2+ years experience in power plant operations as an operator and/or previous control room experience, required
• Trades or technical backgrounds are a plus
• 3+ years experience as a plant operator preferred
• Valid driver's license required

• The working conditions for this position may include, but are not limited to, the following requirements and environmental exposures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The working conditions for this position may include climbing stairs; frequent walking; and the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. The role may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as lifting, moving, or carrying items up to 35 pounds.
  
  Employees must maintain close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, and must remain alert throughout the workday. Effective communication is essential, along with regular use of computers and related technology. The position may involve exposure to atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, gases, and other airborne particles. Work environments may include high noise areas, confined spaces, and elevated locations, as well as extreme internal or external temperatures, including prolonged exposure to the sun.
  
  The role may also involve exposure to mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical, and high/low pressure steam hazards, as well as…