Control Room Lead

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Determines or recommends actions necessary to achieve or improve plant production targets.
• Determines or recommends actions necessary to maintain or improve plant efficiency.
• Maintains or updates all operations procedures and check sheets to ensure the safe and reliable operations of the units.
• Implements and maintains "on-shift" training for operations personnel.
• Maintains and control Work Permit/LOTO station to verify equipment being worked on has been put in safe conditions for work by maintenance or contractors.
• Assures the consistent application of, and compliance with, company policies, administrative, operating and safety procedures, related accepted practices, and standing orders.
• Notifies Supervisor/Manager or appropriate agency if compliance exceedance occurs.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the on-Shift Supervisor or CRO when necessary.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains and control Work Permit/LOTO station to verify equipment being worked on has been put in safe conditions for work by maintenance or contractors.
• Assumes control of the power plant as necessary or in the event no qualified personnel are reasonably available to perform the assignment.
• This may require working night shift to cover open positions.
• Affords interviews and recommends the selection of potential candidates for filling open assigned Operations positions.
• Completes assigned training requirements.
• Works closely with APS GCC and Day Ahead to make sure accurate forecasts are provided and communicates any changes in plant production.
• Coordinates, accommodates, or directs the activity of maintenance personnel, subcontractors, consultants, or others within the power plant perimeter or when such activities affect plant operation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Prerequisites

• Minimum five years’ experience as a power plant Control Room operator or equivalent position in an operating or generating plant.
• Possess good working knowledge of power plant instrumentation and controls, including routine maintenance.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out assignments with a minimum of instructions or supervision.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to read, interpret and retrieve information from technical manuals.
• Ability to read, interpret and retrieve information from engineering drawings.
• Ability to use logical and divergent reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with others.
• Ability to train operations personnel.
• Good working knowledge of power plant instrumentation and controls, including routine maintenance.
• Good working knowledge of most maintenance procedures.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Works in a remote office environment.
• Potential exposure to hot, cold, sudden change of temperature, dry, wet, dusty, dirty, quiet, noisy, and working alone or with others.
• Potential hazards include CTS, minor cuts, falls, eyesight and hearing impairment.
• Safety critical position.