Control Room Operator

About the role

To be considered for this position the individual must have a valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s license or higher, at least three years previous experience with high pressure boilers and electric generating equipment, or formal technical training and a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Control the operation of systems including steam generation, condensate, feed water, turbine/generator, circulating water, service water, fuel handling, ash handling, electrical, fire protection, air pollution control and various computer networks.
• Read and interpret meters, gauges, recorders, and annunciators to determine system operating conditions; takes action within prescribed normal and emergency operating procedures.
• Adjust and monitor temperatures, pressures, flow and levels on station primary system components for plant optimization.
• Initiate and conduct periodic surveillance tests on operating safety checks and tests on operating conditions.
• Maintain required logs and calculations; observe these logs for indications of faulty operation; notify supervisor of abnormal system conditions.
• Monitor operation of systems and components including pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, grates, augers, conveyors, dust collections, etc.
• Monitor operability of fire protection systems, emergency backup equipment, electrical supply equipment and instrumentation associated with station systems and components.
• Monitoring air pollution control equipment
• Accurately read and record data, and report equipment malfunctions or trends, which indicate possible equipment danger
• Identify and correct abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations
• Understand and train other Operators on the operating principles of the power facility’s systems, components and steam cycles.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s license or higher
• At least three years previous experience with high pressure boilers and electric generating equipment
• Formal technical training and a High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values

Skills

• Technical knowledge of high pressure boilers and electric generating equipment
• Ability to read and interpret meters, gauges, recorders, and annunciators
• Knowledge of operating safety checks and tests on operating conditions
• Ability to maintain required logs and calculations
• Ability to monitor and adjust system components
• Ability to identify and correct abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations
• Ability to understand and train other Operators on the operating principles of the power facility’s systems, components and steam cycles

Benefits

The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

Pay

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $84,734.00 - $116,603.00 . For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.