Control Room Operator

Title: Control Room Operator

Location: St. Johnsbury, VT

Pay: $30- $35/hour - 10-20% built in OT


Shift: 12 Hour Rotating Shift - 5 O'clock In/Out Time

Why Work Here?

This position is with a brand-new renewable energy company that prides itself on sustainable long term power generation. There is room for growth both financially and in responsibilities to come on as a Control Room Operator with a dedicated training program in place. Our client is looking to grow long term and there is a possibility of transferring to another asset and possibly assisting with a new commissioning. If you are passionate about green energy on a fast-paced operations team than this is an ideal next step for you.

Job Description:

• Operate the facility from the DCS in the control room and from within the plant as required by circumstances.
• Responsible to report and keep the appropriate personnel informed by communicating verbally and in writing all pertinent information amongst the shift, between shifts, production support personnel and management personnel.
• Learn and understand the operation of each piece of plant equipment and its normal operating condition.
• Acts as a team member with all employees while complying with all policies and procedures.
• Position will be assigned further responsibilities including, but not limited to, certain maintenance/housekeeping and administrative tasks deemed appropriate. Other duties as assigned.
• Understand the operation and maintain normal operating conditions of all steam generation and ancillary equipment.
• Be aware of the present operating condition of each piece of plant equipment by performing scheduled rounds and other rounds as outlined in shift procedures.
• Responsible for knowing all state, federal and site environmental limits and following procedures to maintain them. Making and reporting conditions or irregularities to your supervisor.
• Responsible for performing maintenance corrective action of any abnormal operating condition to rectify the problem if it is within the ability to be performed safely and properly.
• Understand the operation and maintain normal operating conditions of all wood fuel unloading, processing and conveying equipment.
• Understand the operation and maintain normal operating conditions of all ash systems as needed to produce spec ash.
• Responsible for performing assigned maintenance tasks as directed by the Operations Supervisor.
• Oversee and/or perform regular and routine testing & treatment of boiler water and cooling system water to maintain program limits.

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