Control Room Operator

Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon‑negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon‑negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting‑edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we’re missing is you. Apply today! About The Role The Control Room Operator leads and directs employees who, under the direction of the shift Supervisor, oversee and direct the operation of the facility. This position is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis, responding to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and executing plant shut‑down and start‑up procedures to ensure that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and environmentally efficient manner. Responsibilities Include Controls operation of station systems including but not limited to: 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. Understands and trains other Operators on the operating principles of the power facility’s systems, components and steam cycles. Reads and interprets meters, gauges, recorders and annunciators to determine system operating conditions; takes action within prescribed normal and emergency station operating procedures. Adjusts and monitors temperatures, pressures, flow and levels on station primary system components for plant optimization. Initiates and conducts periodic surveillance tests on station operating safety checks and tests on station operating conditions, taking action within prescribed normal, abnormal and emergency station operating procedures. Maintains required logs and calculations; observes these logs for indications of faulty operation; notifies supervisor of abnormal system conditions. Monitors operation of station systems and components including pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, grates, augers, conveyors, dust collections, etc. Monitors operability of fire protection systems, emergency backup equipment, electrical supply equipment and instrumentation associated with station systems and components. Monitors air pollution control equipment. Accurately reads and records data, and reports equipment malfunctions or trends, which indicate possible equipment danger. Identifies and corrects abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations. Position Requirements To qualify you must have a valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s License or higher. Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical training in power plant operations, basic computer skills, oral and written communication skills, and problem‑solving and decision‑making ability. You must be able to read Blueprints, P&IDs, and understand schematic specifications and vendor technical manuals. All Control Room Operators must have strong leadership and motivational skills, and the ability to stay alert while sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to work in all locations within the plant, in tight quarters and confined spaces, under extremes of hot and cold, and in areas of dust, noise and wet conditions. Must be able to work in heights, lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs, and perform other manual labor including pushing, pulling, sweeping and shoveling. Must be able to work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays with minimum notice. Employees in this position are required to be clean shaven, which is defined as having shaved the day of work. Mustaches that do not extend beyond the jawbone and do not interfere with the respirators sealing points are permitted. Full beards, goatees and bushy side burns are prohibited. This requirement complies with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.134, due to occasional respirator use at our facilities. Reworld is a smoke‑free worksite. You must be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located and not require any sponsorship assistance from Reworld. In addition to salary, this role is eligible for 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 Pay Transparency This role is covered under a Labor Union / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The pay rate and benefits will be according to the CBA for the role. Our DEI Commitment Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquiries, select ‘Careers’ in the interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. 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