Control Room Operator

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America's first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America's first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

OVERVIEW

Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor; controls, monitors, starts, stops, regulates, evaluates, performs routine maintenance, and is responsible for a variety of power plant systems and material handling equipment. The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct operations safely, reliably, efficiently, and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is primarily responsible for the operation of the boilers, turbine generator and all cogeneration plant support systems. In addition, this position, either directly or through direction given to Plant Operators, is responsible for the safe, proper and efficient operation of all plant auxiliary systems.
• This position is primarily responsible for the operation of the boilers, turbine generator, and all cogeneration plant support systems. In addition, this position, either directly or through direction given to Plant Operators, is responsible for the safe, proper and efficient operation of all plant auxiliary systems.
• Ancillary duties will include, but not be limited to, procedure writing and review, on-the-job and classroom training, maintenance, filling in for other job classifications, such as plant operators, and other tasks in support of the cogeneration plant.
• Start, stop, regulate, monitor and control boilers, turbine generators, and all auxiliary equipment, normally through the Distributed Control System.
• Check and adjust related set points within administrative guidelines to optimize plant performance and reliability.
• Observe, record, and interpret indications from instrumentation and control systems. Calculate, evaluate, and report findings.
• Perform functional testing of plant systems and components. Interpret acceptability of data in comparison with established standards or sound power plant practices.
• Assist in the investigation of plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provide analysis, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow up plans.
• Determine the need for and perform routine operational tests and adjustments on all power plant systems and components as required.
• When properly trained or supervised, perform tests, in or out of the chemical laboratory, on steam, water, and other samples.
• Check daily consumption rates of chemicals, fuels, and water; monitor inventories and initiate action to replenish same.
• Perform equipment switching and hold order tagging.
• Write, review and revise operating and related procedures.
• Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; support corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained or supervised.
• Maintains logs, records, and data sheets; prepare reports, trends, time sheets, material requisitions, work orders, and other administrative documents related to the business of power and steam production.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Knowledge of cogeneration plant equipment such as motors, pumps, boilers, turbines, generators, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, cooling towers, pollution control equipment, AC and DC electrical distribution and control systems, etc.. Basic knowledge/ability to understand fundamental principles related to Physics, Mathematics, AC and DC electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermodynamics, chemistry, and metallurgy. Ability to understand and read mechanical and electrical drawings such as P&IDs, Single Line diagrams, schematics, and logic diagrams. Knowledge of cogeneration plant safety procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, high energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, heavy equipment, etc. Knowledge/ability to master and apply the fundamentals of personal computer operation.
• Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with cogeneration plant equipment.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, basic rigging equipment such as winches, hoists, and slings; and implements such as lances, shovels, pry bars, etc.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend technical information.
• Ability and willingness to make fair decisions, to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others, and to receive and originate clear and accurate communications.
• Ability to fill in for and perform the duties of Plant Operator with minimal direction or supervision.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a High school or vocational school diploma, or equivalent and technical training that demonstrates ability to perform successfully in similar work environments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No

LOCATION OF ROLE

• New Hope Cogeneration Plant

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.