Control Room Operator (CRO)

Duties

• Perform the start-up, operation, and shutdown of biomass-fueled boilers, turbine generators, and auxiliary systems in accordance with plant procedures and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate logs and records, including electrical output, steam production, fuel usage, emissions data, and equipment performance metrics.
• Review operating data and equipment status to verify the effectiveness of plant processes and compliance with operating directives.
• Monitor plant alarms and initiate corrective responses to maintain stable and reliable operation.
• Assist in the training and development of operations personnel to strengthen team capability.
• Conduct thorough shift handovers, communicating key plant issues and concerns to incoming operators.
• Support maintenance activities during normal operations and outages, including Lockout/Tagout, equipment identification, and work request preparation.
• Execute additional tasks assigned by plant management, contributing to safe, compliant, and efficient biomass plant operation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in power plant operations, with a focus on control room management, system monitoring, and direct operation of biomass-fueled boilers, steam turbine generators, and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Strong understanding of biomass plant equipment, systems, and operational procedures, including fuel handling, combustion systems, steam turbines, generators, emissions control equipment, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of steam turbine operations, biomass combustion processes, closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management, and the inspection and recording of plant parameters.
• Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations, and chemical handling requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including the ability to direct and develop team members effectively.
• Proven track record of adhering to safety and environmental regulations, with the ability to enforce compliance among team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to management and team members.
• A valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Benefits

NAES offers a competitive compensation package, including a base pay rate ranging from $34.91 to $46.94 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.