What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Room Operator position at Acciona?
Responsibilities:
· Perform safe and efficient start-up, operation, and shut down of a Concentrated Solar Power plant from the control room. Actively monitor and review operational conditions and respond accordingly, including providing timely notice of abnormal conditions to appropriate management.
· Ensure that safety procedures are followed and safe conditions and clearance boundaries are established before allowing work. Demonstrate commitment to continuous safe practices.
· Monitor site water chemistry; instruct the Power Plant Operator to take corrective actions when abnormalities exist.
· Communicate with NV Energy and other regulating agencies as required by the project PPA, WECC, and NERC.
· In the absence of on-site management personnel, assume the responsibility for control of site access and all activities that occur on site. Notifications of any abnormalities are to be immediately reported to authorized management personnel.
· Direct the Power Plant Operator and Solar Field Operator in activities associated with supporting the plants daily operation.
· Record routine and emergency work requests using the Maximo work order system.
· Maintain neat and accurate written records of events and activities in the control room operator log book.
· Perform electronic data entry of pertinent operational conditions into site performance database.
· Assist in the performance of maintenance activities.
- Contribute in the development of the Operations team by assisting in the training of Power Plant Operators on plant processes.
· Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ operational experience working within an industrial power generation environment. Experience as a Control Room Operator in a solar thermal plant preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to safely perform remote electrical switching activities on switchgear up to 15kV.
- Familiarity and knowledge of working with a Distributed Control System; knowledge of Emerson Ovation a plus.
- Fluent in reading and understanding Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, equipment manuals, and operational procedures.
- Ability to work in a 24/7/365 environment and in extreme weather conditions.
- Rotating day/night shifts will be required.
- Valid drivers’ license.
Compensation based on experience, education, and skillset.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to read a P&ID?
- Do you have experience in NERC requirements?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- CSP Plant: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40