Control Board Operator (Contract)

Assignment Duration

Approximately 2-3 months (temporary/contract assignment).

Facility Overview

Danskammer Energy is a peaking power plant that operates at the direction of the Independent System Operator (ISO) during times of peak electrical demand. The facility consists of:

• Four Combustion Engineering (CE) tangentially fired natural gas steam boilers
• Four GE tandem steam turbine generators
• Approximately 500 MW of generating capacity
• Two boilers utilizing fully electric/pneumatic (E/P) controls
• Two boilers utilizing Ovation Distributed Control System (DCS) controls

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate control boards and distributed control systems (DCS) associated with high-pressure steam boilers and steam turbine generators.
• Start, operate, monitor, and adjust boiler firing rates to match generation load requirements.
• Maintain proper boiler water levels, steam temperatures, steam pressures, fuel flow, and combustion air flows.
• Monitor plant equipment and respond appropriately to changing operating conditions.
• Maintain generator load as directed by plant operations and shift leadership.
• Work closely with the Shift Crew Leader and other operations personnel to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Respond to plant dispatch requirements and support startup activities when units are called online with short notice.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and take corrective action within established procedures.
• Maintain accurate operating logs and operational records.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in the control room of a conventional, simple-cycle or fossil-fueled steam generating facility.
• Experience operating high-pressure steam boilers for electric generation.
• Experience using DCS systems to monitor and control boiler and generating operations.
• Thorough understanding of boiler operations, combustion control, steam systems, and generator load management.
• Ability to make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening and participate in random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Emerson Ovation DCS systems.
• Experience operating tangentially fired natural gas boilers.
• Previous utility, merchant generation, or independent power producer experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in hot, noisy industrial environments.
• Ability to climb stairs and access various plant areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work safely around high-pressure steam, electrical, and mechanical equipment.