Control Room Operator

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. The operator will respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shut‑down and start‑up procedures and ensure that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and environmentally efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• 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, takes 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 reading and recording data, and reporting equipment malfunctions or trends, which indicate possible equipment danger.
• Identifies and corrects abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations.

Position Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s License or higher.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical training in power plant operations, basic computer, oral and written communication skills, and problem solving and decision making ability.
• Ability to read Blueprints, P&IDs, and understand schematic specifications and vendor technical manuals.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills; ability to stay alert while sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to work in heights, lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs., and perform other manual labor including pushing, pulling, sweeping and shoveling.
• Ability to work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays with minimum notice.
• Must be clean shaven on 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located and not require sponsorship assistance.

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants 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.