Control Room Operator

We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonize the planet for generations to come.

About the role

Using HMI tools, you will monitor all incoming fiber, manage the drying processes and production of pellets, and oversee the movement of pellets into railcars. You must monitor and communicate any safety-related concerns either directly to plant employees or to the Plant Leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Drax’s high standards of housekeeping within the department with the participation of all team members
• Utilizes SDS for all chemicals used in production and ensures all employees are adequately trained on their use
• Complete all safety-related Plant Operator Development Program training requirements as required by each Level
• Participate and communicate on the company radio’s following Drax’s Radio Usage Procedure
• Maintain radio communication that is brief, clear, in a natural speaking voice and contains only essential instructions and information
• Active involvement in Drax OH&S Committee
• Communicate and provide leadership to all employees through the Pellet manufacturing process, promoting and supporting compliance to Safety, Production, Quality and operating policies and procedures
• Maintain composure while leading, communicating, and directing plant employees during times of upset conditions including unsafe conditions or emergency evacuations
• Troubleshoot both minor and major upset conditions providing direction to plant employees
• Provide technical training support and mentorship to peers as well as to Operators in the Plant Operator Development Program
• Participate and provide leadership in training of mobile equipment, confined space, Hazard Identification, etc.
• Participate, where required, in incident and accident investigation
• Coordinate holiday planning to ensure continual coverage of necessary positions within the plant
• Liaise with other Drax management including HR, Safety, Training, and Senior Executives
• Provide leadership and direction to all plant employees in the safe operation of all equipment used in the process to make pellets, including but not limited to monitoring moistures, Pelleter temperatures, Pelleter in-feed speed, bulk densities, dryer temperatures, Scrubber operations, motor amps, and all necessary processes related to production
• Troubleshoot and make adjustments to the in-feed mixes and direct the Loader Operators according to type of fiber and moistures of the fiber
• Continually monitor and analyze HMI system
• Review notes with cross-shift Operator at beginning and end of each shift communicating fiber mixes, overviews of equipment efficiencies, expected delays, or upset conditions
• Manage and communicate fiber needs coordinating with the Loader Operator as well as with the Production Team Leads to ensure Pelleters have enough fiber to continue production
• Communicate housekeeping needs to Utility that support all activities keeping the pellet mill clean and mitigating unacceptable levels of dust accumulation
• Conduct testing and complete necessary reports on moisture content
• Direct and communicate to all employees on shift as to what mix is to be received and when to load rail cars

Requirements

• Able to operate mobile equipment safely and efficiently
• Can complete forms and basic checklists associated with cleanup and rail car loading
• Adaptable to changes in work schedules or work tasks
• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in heavy industry operations an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Valid Driver’s license

Benefits

• A competitive hourly wage, with opportunities to move into different positions as you gain experience
• Great benefits starting day 1
• A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (starting from day one)
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement