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Title: Control Room Operator

Position Type: Contract

Location: Centralia, WA

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Responsible for all operational aspects of the Coal Plant in operation during the work shift, including personnel and equipment safety, the Control Room Operator ensures safe and efficient start-up, operation, and shutdown of the power generation plant equipment from inside the control room. Reporting to and supporting the Shift Supervisor and/or plant management, the coal plant Control Room Operator will monitor and record plant operating parameters inside the control room and adjust as required to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Control Room Operator monitors and operates equipment circuit breakers and switches as required for safe and efficient operation of the plant to include opening, locking, and tagging for isolation and maintenance.
• Participate in scheduled safety meetings and training.
• Safely operate vehicles on-site as required.
• Coordinate with Load Dispatcher to maintain plant performance and output as directed and in accordance with the Power Purchase Agreement.
• Perform start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment, systems, and the plant in accordance with approved plant procedures.
• Monitor and record plant operating parameters inside the control room; adjust as required to maintain safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Upon detecting faulty equipment operation, diagnose the cause then take proper action to restore the equipment and plant to a safe condition.
• Monitor plant air and water emissions and take steps to maintain within acceptable limits. Immediately notify Shift Supervisor and/or plant management of abnormal situations, including those that may result in violation of regulatory requirements.
• Direct the actions of the Auxiliary Operator as required to start-up, operate, shutdown, and respond to abnormal situations from outside the control room.
• Provide periodic reports to the Shift Supervisor and/or plant management regarding plant status.
• Identify, troubleshoot, correct, and report on conditions that are likely to develop into operational problems or safety hazards.
• Respond to and report on chemical spills and leaks in accordance with plant emergency response plans.
• Monitor, maintain, and verify proper water treatment systems and boiler chemistry.
• Ensure thorough turnover from Control Room Operator being relieved, including special orders, unusual operating conditions, and review of operating logs and key parameters.
• Perform tests on critical safety systems, as directed, including lube oil pumps, turbine valves, turbine system trips, boiler trips and permissives.
• Perform and direct equipment isolation in accordance with plant lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly condition.
• Assist in training of site staff.
• Perform minor maintenance as directed during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor and/or plant management.

Job Requirements:

The successful Control Room Operator should be able to read and understand corporate programs, policies, procedures, plant drawings, and instructions.

• Mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment knowledge is required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to read and understand corporate programs, policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Knowledge of equipment isolation and tagging procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the purpose and proper use of the plant safety equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions.
• Excellent teamwork skills required.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, reach, climb, stoop, and lift (up to 75 pounds).

Education / Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience performing start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment, systems, and the plant in accordance with approved plant procedures from the control room utilizing the Distributive Control System (DCS).
• Experience aligning, switching, isolating, and paralleling electrical equipment and systems.
• Experience using basic hand tools, performing basic plant maintenance, and have the ability to read and interpret plant drawings.

We are proud to offer competitive wages and benefits. Prior to beginning work, all applicants must be willing to submit to a drug and alcohol screen as well as a background check, inclusive of criminal. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.