Senior Control Room Operator - NorthStar Clean Energy

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a log of significant operating activities and events and generate required reports
• Operate assigned control systems including distributed control, water, steam, combustion, turbine generator and related components in a safe and efficient manner
• Answer the telephone when necessary in a professional manner and serve as a focal point for communications during emergency situations
• Direct and ensure completion of required safety procedures; (e.g., lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work)
• Take measurements and readings and compare with standards; implement corrective actions within established procedures
• Absorb and correct problems; report problems requiring further action
• Respond to alarms in a timely manner; operate necessary equipment to effectively respond to critical situations
• Cookordination and may direct activities of other work groups as necessary to support overall plant operations
• Train plant personnel in accordance with Company policies and government regulations. Oversee the work of sub-contractors on assigned shift, as necessary
• Initiate and execute unit startup, shutdown, and load adjustments following established procedures
• Maintain continuous situational awareness of plant status, including generation output and system constraints

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• 4+ years of power plant operations experience as an operator and or previous control room experience required, with 3 years’ experience as a plant operator preferred
• Electrical & Mechanical experience and knowledge for troubleshooting required
• Valid driver's license required