Control Room Operator - Power

Reworld Waste • West Wareham, MA

8d • $76,000 - $101,100

About The Position

While working under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Control Room Operator is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis. The Control Room 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 it’s generating requirements while operating in a safe and environmentally efficient manner. At times, the Control Room Operator will lead and direct other employees on their shift to address various plant conditions.

Requirements

• To be considered for this position the individual must have a valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s license or higher, at least three years previous experience with high pressure boilers and electric generating equipment, or formal technical training and a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Control the operation of systems including 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.
• Read and interpret meters, gauges, recorders, and annunciators to determine system operating conditions; takes action within prescribed normal and emergency operating procedures.
• Adjust and monitor temperatures, pressures, flow and levels on station primary system components for plant optimization.
• Initiate and conduct periodic surveillance tests on operating safety checks and tests on operating conditions.
• Maintain required logs and calculations; observe these logs for indications of faulty operation; notify supervisor of abnormal system conditions.
• Monitor operation of 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.
• Monitoring air pollution control equipment
• Accurately reading and recording data, and reporting equipment malfunctions or trends, which indicate possible equipment danger
• Identifying and correcting abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations
• Understand and train other Operators on the operating principles of the power facility’s systems, components and steam cycles.

Benefits

• medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans
• 401(k) plan
• paid parental leave
• paid time off
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED