CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR (POWER BLOCK)

Position Summary

To ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of all relevant equipment to maintain the plant’s electrical load requirements and direct assigned operations personnel in tasks.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associates degree preferred, high school diploma/GED required and five (5) years of power plant operations experience in a coal fired power plant preferred.
• All three (3) CRO booklets must be completed successfully to bid on the position of CRO. The fourth (4th) book must be completed within three months of assuming the CRO role.
• An external candidate must complete all four (4) CRO books within two (2) years.

Core Competencies

• Adaptable
• Collaborative
• Conscientious
• Critical-Thinking
• Outcome-Driven
• Professional

Technical Competencies/Skills

• Power Plant Operating Principles
• Electrical Circuits/voltage/amperage
• Excitation control principles
• Water treatment
• Flue gas desulphurization
• Coal handling
• Isolating system components
• Control boards
• System protection/relays
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Soft Competencies/Skills

• Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communications
• Multi-tasking (operating board, phone, LOTO)
• Time Management
• Dependability/Reliability
• Integrity
• Self-Motivation
• Quality Control/Continuous Improvement
• Attention to Detail
• Following Directions
• Problem Solving

Essential Functions

• Provides safe, efficient, and continuous operation and monitoring of all relevant equipment, systems, instruments and controls necessary to maintain the electrical load requirements.
• Maintains clean work areas, such as control room equipment, control boards, etc.
• Maintains appropriate contact and communication with the Production Manager pertaining to plant conditions.
• Acts as the telephone operator for incoming and outgoing calls after normal working hours and on weekends as required.
• Signs off on training requirements of all operators as assigned or as needed.
• Follows proper procedures for responding to emergencies within the plant site and properly communicates with immediate supervisors.
• Develops subordinate operators by providing direction, coaching, and monitoring of job performance of each operator assigned.
• Verbal communicates performance information for assigned operators to Production Manager.
• Administers the plant LOTO system per plant procedures as required to allow maintenance activities to be performed safely.
• Takes a proactive approach regarding personal safety, safety of others and complies with all OSHA and SECI safety rules.
• Completes all necessary online or classroom safety courses as directed.
• Participates in safety briefings and meetings.
• Takes a proactive approach regarding environmental rules and regulations governing the operation of the plant.
• Completes all necessary online or classroom environmental courses as directed.
• Immediately reports any, and all, environmental reportable incidents.
• Directs the activities and supports the Production Manager in the supervision of Unit Operators, Auxiliary Operators, and Utility Operators.
• Direct activities of contractors during equipment outages and / or projects.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
• Some travel and work outside of normal business hours.
• Occasional travel to business meetings and remote facilities, including power plants, pipelines, gas storage facilities and related business offices may be required.
• While working in certain areas of the plant there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment.
• Must be available for on-call duties.
• Required to work rotating 12-hour shifts and must be able to work extended hours and be available for call out duties as required.
• Expected to remain on duty until properly relieved.

Disclaimer

Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.