Control Room Operator

Title : Control Room Operator

Location : Harrisburg, PA

Pay : $38 / hr - $45 / hr

Schedule : 6a - 6pm - modified dupont schedule - 4 days, off 6, 4 nights, off 4, 3 days, off 1, 3 nights, 4 off

Why Work Here?

This position is stationed on a stable and viable steam generating thermal plant in Harrisburg offering competitive wages, growth potential, and learning opportunities across the facility. Our client has a portfolio of facilities across the state and region looking to increase headcount in their operations department. This position will coordinate with the Lead Control Room Operator and Operations Manager, respond to upset conditions, ensure environmental compliance, proper water chemistry, and report or escalate any plant abnormalities. The sky is the limit as you learn the plant and can move into Operations Manager and other senior leadership positions as they come available.

Job Description :

Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel at the facility. Will ensure that all personnel follow all applicable policies and procedures and work in a safe and efficient manner.

• Oversees all station operations, including startup, shutdown, inspection, routine chemical testing, all switching and tagging, equipment trouble-shooting, writes, reviews, and revises operating and related procedures.

Ensures that all site safety and environmental requirements and procedures are properly implemented and takes corrective actions as necessary.

Plans, directs and performs housekeeping duties. Ensures housekeeping standards are maintained or initiates corrective action, as required.

Makes all required operational reports to Regional reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, and Balancing Authority.

Assists the Shift Supervisor and Operations Manager in facets of department administration and power plant management. Maintains administrative documents, preparation, justification and control of annual operations and maintenance budgets. Generates reports and initiates action to replenish consumables.

Monitors planned daily operations schedule.

Assists in the orientation, training, development, performance evaluation, selection process for new employees and promotions, and assures high work quality of O&M Technicians.

Serves as the site representative after normal hours.

Plans, directs, and supervises routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; supports corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment.

Communicates with other company personnel on-site and at other locations. Represents the company in dealing with steam and power customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other non-company personnel.

Maximizes plant efficiency and shareholder value without compromising personnel and equipment safety, environmental compliance or the long-term commercial viability of the facility.

Available to work rotating shift schedules, performs tasks that require physical exertion and is expected to occasionally respond to off-hour call-ins when required.

Establishes and maintains high personal and professional standards of safety and environmental conscientiousness and compliance.

Supports all departments and performs other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES_

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English and perform mathematical calculations. High school or vocational school diploma required. Technical training and demonstrated ability to perform successfully in similar work environments preferred.

ideal) Five (5) years of power plant experience in operations and / or maintenance, including experience as a qualified Control Room Operator (CRO).

Knowledge of power plant safety policies and procedures, especially in the areas of high-energy systems, chemical handling, heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, and first aid.

Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel.

Functional knowledge of subordinate and peer duties and responsibilities.

Basic knowledge of or ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC and DC electrical theory, chemistry, water treatment process, thermal dynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow.

Demonstrated knowledge regarding operation of valves, switches, controls, keyboards and other devices associated with power plants.

Working knowledge of maintenance management systems.

Ability to comprehend and apply technical information, including mechanical and electrical drawings (such as blueprints, P&IDs, single-line diagrams and schematics) to problem-solving situations and trouble-shooting.

Ability to communicate and coordinate work on technical subjects with others across job families and with outside vendors.

Operating and maintenance experience with various analytical and test equipment.

Well developed skills in leadership and interpersonal relationship

I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Salary : $38 - $45