Control Room Operator

Job Description Summary

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.

· 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.

· Additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations

· 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.

• Must pass all pre-employment screenings, including verification, background check, drug test, medical evaluation, and fit test