SUMMARY:This position is responsible for the safe operation and monitoring of the facility’s gas turbine, heat recovery system generator (HRSG), associated auxiliary equipment and package heating boiler. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Start, stop, regulate, monitor and control turbine generator, HRSG, all auxiliary equipment and other systems as assigned.
• Coordinates and communicates with personnel from paper mill regarding supply of steam and electricity to mill, mill demand for steam, startup and shutdown of steam supply, etc.
• Operates the water treatment plant equipment and performs steam, water and condensate testing.
• Observes; records and interpret indications from local instrumentation and control systems.
• Performs routine operational test and adjustments on all power plant systems and components as required.
• Checks and logs daily consumption rates of chemicals, fuels, and water; monitor inventories and initiates action to replenish same.
• Support routine maintenance and scheduled efforts on selected equipment.
• Maintain records and logs for the Cogeneration facility.
• Assists Cogeneration Plant Manager in the investigation of plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events.
• Maintains oversight of activities within department spaces.
• Ensures routine safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.
• Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPPA.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or vocational school diploma, or equivalent and technical training that demonstrates ability to perform successfully in similar work environments.
• Must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a Plant Operator, preferably in a cogeneration plant environment or similar industrial environment.
• Able to understand and use computer control system, monitor and respond to multiple control screens and numerous variables in real time.
• Able to react quickly, calmly and safely to changing conditions within the cogeneration plant.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions regarding routine and non-routine conditions.
• Must be able to work rotating and night shifts and extra/irregular hours, and to work under unusual and special conditions that can arise in a cogeneration plant.
• Must have knowledge of the equipment and systems installed and operated in a co cogeneration power plant such as motors, pumps, boilers, generators, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, cooling towers, pollution control equipment, AC and DC electrical distribution and control systems, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to perform all duties associated with power plant operations include bending, lifting, reaching, working on elevated platforms and ladders, working in confined spaces, or working at significant height.
• Must be able to perform all duties in a power plant environment which includes heat, stairs, ramps, uneven walking surfaces, noise, vibration and dust.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to work in hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.
• Willingness and ability to wear safety glasses, earplugs, hard hat, steel toed boots and any other required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Have a State of CT OE-2 (or equivalent) License, or ability to obtain license within 6 months.

OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Rotating shift

Work Location: In person