Control Room Operator

About the role

Ocean State Power, located in Harrisville, RI, is seeking an Operations and Maintenance - Control Room Operator for its two (2) Block, 2x1 combined cycle power generating station. The site employs GE Frame 7EA combustion turbines and GE Heavy Industrial steam turbines in this configuration to generate upwards of 600 MW supplying ISO-NE. This position will primarily be responsible for coordination of all on-shift operations. These responsibilities include the safe operation of all plant equipment throughout a variety of operational scenarios from cold plant startup to emergency operations during plant upsets.

Responsibilities

• Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
• Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
• Checks own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
• Serves as a resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
• Works under limited supervision.
• Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
• Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.

Requirements

• Requires previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances. Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Advanced certifications/licensures

Experience

• 5+ years directly related experience including understanding of health and safety regulations, and previous experience working with and around hazardous energy, chemicals and waste materials including knowledge of safe handling, storage, and transport.

Education Requirements

A high school diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and stooping and lifting (up to 50 pounds).