Power Plant Control Room Operator (Rotating shift)

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all areas of the facility while adhering to company policies and procedures, applicable state and federal guidelines and other regulatory requirements. Ensures equipment is operated to within allowable parameters to meet required production requirements of the facility. Provides guidance as required to others to assist in resolving complex operational issues and to ensure personnel are properly trained and qualified for their positions. Responsible for conducting Job Safety Brief/ Analysis GSB/JSA and issuing proper permits to maintenance personnel for maintenance activities being performed. Directs routine and preventative maintenance when plant conditions allow. Assists maintenance personnel in shutdown-related maintenance and repairs.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform plant start-ups, shut downs, and monitors the operation and performance of the facility while on shift: takes appropriate action when necessary to ensure compliance of safety, efficiency, environmental and administrative guidelines.
• Oversees a shift consisting of two additional operators and conduct training and qualification sign offs for those junior operators.
• Understands and adheres to all plant safety guidelines and procedures. Strives to maintain an injury-free environment. Actively participates in Plant Safety Committee meetings.
• Oversees and operates the plant processes and electrical distribution systems through plant distributive control system (DCS) and other process control devices.
• Participates in daily maintenance requirements, plant configuration changes and ensures production levels are met. Review all daily log sheets and permits to ensure adherence to known parameters and compliance to company guidelines and policies: recommends corrective actions for items that are not operating within known parameters or guidelines.
• Identifies problems with plant equipment and clearly communicates the conditions associated with these problems to the Shift Supervisor: ensures problems are properly documented into the plant's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Develops reviews and maintains procedures, P&IDs and electrical Schematics.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Preferred Education: A.A./A.A.S in power plant technology or closely related field. Required Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent). Required Experience: 2 years.
• Basic computer skills with the proven ability to learn new software programs.
• Must possess outstanding leadership characteristics. Including interpersonal communication and written business correspondence skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
  
  
  

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.