What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Room Operator position at EthosEnergy Group?
We are recruiting a Control Room Operator (CRO) for Jack County Power Plant located in Bridgeport Texas. This position operates and directs the operation of all the equipment of the combustion turbines (CT), heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), steam turbine (ST), zero liquid discharge water treatment plant, gas pipeline equipment, water pipeline equipment and balance-of-plant equipment. Additionally, this position will direct the O&M Technicians in Power Block and Water Treatment Plants in the operation and maintenance of auxiliary equipment. Successful candidates must have 5 years of power plant operations experience with 3-5 years as a qualified CRO at a combined cycle facility.
Job Responsibilities
- Directs the O&M Technicians in Power Block and Water Treatment Plants in the operation and maintenance of auxiliary equipment.
- Maintains station log and keeps records of operation as required.
- Prepares and directs the preparation of abnormal operation reports and equipment failures.
- Prepares and directs the preparation of detailed information for plant reliability.
- Works a rotating shift schedule.
- Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
- Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
- Checks own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
- Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with Team Leader occasionally; may serve as resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
- Works under limited supervision.
- Prioritizes own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
- Regularly provides on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.
Required Skills / Knowledge
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated and a good team player
- Computer literate and competent in the use of Word and Excel
Experience
- 5 years power plant operations experience
- 3- 5 years as a qualified CRO at a combined cycle plant preferred
- Performs a variety of complex technical service/support duties requiring specialized knowledge.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and stooping and lifting (up to 50 pounds).
- Able to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule including week-ends, holidays and call outs.
- Able to work overtime as needed to support plant operations and maintenance.
- Requires hearing within normal range, hearing aids are permitted.
- Requires vision within normal range, corrective lens are permitted.
- Requires wearing personal safety equipment.
- Requires working inside and outside of an electric generating plant in varying weather conditions and temperature extremes with extreme ranges of humidity and dryness.
- Requires working in areas of constant high noise and vibration levels
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
