What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Room Operator position at Louisiana Energy and Power Authority?
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A LEPA APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Combined Cycle Plant Control Room Operator
Louisiana Energy and Power Authority is seeking an individual with experience using a Digital Control System (DCS) to control processes and systems in an industrial environment. The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic in applying this knowledge in a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine power plant.
One shift position (starting minimum pay of $26.69/Hr) is available at the LEPA Unit No. 1 power plant in Morgan City, LA. Deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on January 23, 2025. For an application, contact: Louisiana Energy & Power Authority (LEPA), 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA, 70507-5319. (337) 269-4046 or on our website www.lepa.com.
Deadline for receiving applications is 12:00 Noon, January 23, 2025.
Necessary Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
- Considerable knowledge of the operation of combustion turbines, high pressure boilers, steam turbines, auxiliary equipment, and the controls of each system
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to a power generation facility
- Operate a DCS to control plant equipment
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
- Understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions
- Engage the combustion turbine, HRSG boiler and steam turbine in and out of service
- Startup and shutdown pumps, fans and motors
- Make operational decisions based on observations of the Auxiliary Operators on a variety of motors, pumps, compressors, and related equipment
- Read gauges, meters, and recorders on a DCS and take corrective action when necessary
- Approve and issue Lockout/Tagout
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.69 - $39.78 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Rotating shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $40