Control Room Operator

About the Role

As a confident and enthusiastic Plant Operator, you will maintain a safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient boiler operation. This includes productive boiler combustion, steam flows, optimization of generation, burnout, in-plant power combustion, and flue gas emissions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operational and emissions data.
• Detect and respond to changing conditions to maximize plant safety, environmental compliance, and efficiency.
• Coordinate, direct, and train Assistant Utility Operator, Utility Operator, Assistant Plant Operator, and other plant personnel as required.
• Perform equipment inspections during outages.
• Perform physical duties associated with maintaining boilers and various equipment within the plant as needed.
• Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating effectively with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May lead, guide, and direct 2-5 employees to maintain safety and operation of the plant.
• Act as Shift Supervisor when requested.

Requirements

• Two years of experience working in a power plant environment as an Assistant Plant Operator (APO) or comparable position; or 5 years of related experience or training in a power plant environment.
• Mechanical skills sufficient to perform tasks such as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, and equipment inspections.
• Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire an ASME QRO Provisional license (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).
• Math skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam-generating power plant.
• For all Massachusetts facilities, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.

Physical Demands

• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet.
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations.
• Lift moderate to heavy material up to 50 lbs.
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, wet and muddy areas, and uneven surfaces.
• Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose at 125 PSI line pressure to extinguish fires.
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lbs. portable units.
• Operate industrial equipment including forklifts, manlifts, skid steer loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Handle tools and equipment requiring fine motor skills.
• Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, and crawl.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception (corrected or otherwise).

Work Environment

• Work in areas with noise and under adverse conditions that may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

PPE Required

• Negative pressure respirator
• Positive pressure respirator
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
• Hardhat
• Approved safety shoes
• Eye protection
• Rubber suit and gloves
• Chemical resistant suit
• Heat resistant outerwear
• Flame resistant outerwear
• Approved hearing protection
• Gloves
• Safety harness

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits with multiple and flexible medical plans.
• Outstanding PTO program and floating holidays.
• Strong 401k program with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement plan.
• College loan reimbursement.
• College scholarship program for dependents.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Inclusive culture with employee engagement events and resource groups.
• Competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.