Control Room Operator

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$35.00/yr - $40.00/yr

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Astute People has partnered with a power plant developer, owner & operator who have a range of plants across North Carolina.

This new build power plant requires a number of Control Room Operators to oversee the start up & shutdown and day to day running of the power plant.

This post comes with a competitive basic salary, bonus potential and group wide benefits. (employer sponsored 401k, health & dental insurance + more).

We’re keen to speak with experienced Operators from a power generation, heavy engineering or process plant background.

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for…

• Overseeing the safe & efficient operation of all plant & machinery including start up & shut down operations.
• Coordinating shift operation activities, directing the Floor Operators with the daily tasks.
• Following strict operating procedures to operate the distributed control system (DCS) to control boilers, steam turbine & ancillary equipment.
• Inspecting & maintaining plant equipment and supporting the engineering team with fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Manual adjustment of valves and equipment as required for daily operations.
• Preparing work permits and manage the LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) system.
• Ensure maximum plant availability to ensure uninterrupted power generation to the grid.
• Monitoring & recording all pressures, temperatures & fuel consumption of the machinery.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Carry out daily shift safety meetings.
• Performing electrical switching activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Professional qualifications and experience.

We are looking for someone with the following…

• High school degree or equivalent education.
• Basic level of IT / Computer knowledge
• Ideally minimum of three years operating OR maintaining power plant systems
• Knowledge of boiler plant and auxiliary systems.
• Experience working in a control room environment which could include Refineries, Petrochemical sites, Steel Works, Paper Mills etc
• The ability to lift heavy equipment and (up to 50-lbs)

Salary & benefits.

• Up to $40 per hour, (Dependent on experience)
• Group wide company benefits

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• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Project Management
• Industries Engineering Services, Electric Power Generation, and Services for Renewable Energy

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