Control Room Operator; CRO Job Plainfield area,Connecticut USA,Energy/Power Generation

Position: Control Room Operator (CRO)

Plainfield Renewable Energy (PRE) is a 37.5 MW wood biomass gasification power plant located in Plainfield, CT. Owned by Greenleaf Power and operated by NAES Corporation, the facility uses a single steam turbine and generator to produce renewable energy. PRE is equipped with advanced emissions control technologies, including a high-efficiency baghouse, and scrubbing systems to reduce NOx and sulfur dioxide.

Opportunity Summary

The Control Room Operator is responsible for continuously monitoring the status of all plant systems at Plainfield Renewable Energy, a biomass facility. This position ensures that alarms and upset conditions are addressed promptly by taking appropriate corrective actions. The CRO also executes plant shutdown and start-up procedures as needed and ensures the plant meets its generating requirements while maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Additionally, the CRO ensures that all equipment functions properly by adhering to approved procedures, guidelines, equipment technical manuals, and operating directives from plant management.

Your scope of responsibility as Control Room Operator will include the following primary functions:

Perform start-up, operation, and shutdown of all plant equipment, including the boiler, steam turbine, and generator, in compliance with safety and operational standards.
Efficiently operate the distributed control system (DCS) to control the biomass boiler, steam turbine, and ancillary systems.
Operate various programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to manage wood yard operations, wood drying equipment, and boiler ancillary systems specific to biomass processing.
Evaluate and maintain proper operation of all machinery by referring to operation and service manuals and established procedures.
Operate and monitor plant equipment and auxiliary systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance in the biomass gasification facility.
Monitor and record critical operational parameters such as pressures, temperatures, fuel consumption, electrical output, steam generation, emissions, and heat rates to ensure equipment runs within prescribed limits.
Monitor emissions control systems, including the high-efficiency baghouse and scrubbing systems for NOx and sulfur dioxide, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Identify and promptly inform appropriate personnel of any equipment symptoms requiring maintenance or corrective action.
Report plant abnormalities immediately and coordinate resolution efforts with maintenance and operations teams.
Review logs and operational data regularly to verify equipment status and ensure compliance with tag-out and administrative procedures.
Complete and maintain accurate daily logs and plant records, including electrical output, steam generation, emissions, fuel and water consumption, and heat rates.
Maintain up-to-date plant operating manuals, technical references, and maintenance records aligned with biomass plant requirements.
Participate in troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues with the technical team.
Assist in controlling plant upset conditions and executing corrective actions as necessary to maintain biomass gasification process stability.
Support maintenance activities during normal operations and planned outages, including Lockout/Tagout procedures and equipment troubleshooting.
Support staff training and development initiatives focused on biomass power plant operations, safety, and environmental compliance.
Actively participate in NAES Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance Programs, supporting a strong safety culture aligned with sustainable biomass energy practices.
Execute assigned tasks from the Operations Manager, contributing to the reliable operation and environmental…