Control Room Operator - Power Plant
Control Room Operator – Power Plant
North Carolina
Competitive Hourly Rate – 401k matched, health & dental insurance
Introduction
Astute People has partnered with a power plant developer, owner & operator who have a range of plants across North Carolina.
This new build power plant requires a number of Control Room Operators to oversee the start up & shutdown and day to day running of the power plant.
This post comes with a competitive basic salary, bonus potential and group wide benefits. (employer sponsored 401k, health & dental insurance + more).
We’re keen to speak with experienced Operators from a power generation, heavy engineering or process plant background.
Responsibilities & duties.
Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for…
- Overseeing the safe & efficient operation of all plant & machinery including start up & shut down operations.
- Coordinating shift operation activities, directing the Floor Operators with the daily tasks.
- Following strict operating procedures to operate the distributed control system (DCS) to control boilers, steam turbine & ancillary equipment.
- Inspecting & maintaining plant equipment and supporting the engineering team with fault diagnosis and repairs.
- Manual adjustment of valves and equipment as required for daily operations.
- Preparing work permits and manage the LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) system.
- Ensure maximum plant availability to ensure uninterrupted power generation to the grid.
- Monitoring & recording all pressures, temperatures & fuel consumption of the machinery.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with health, safety and environmental standards.
- Carry out daily shift safety meetings.
- Performing electrical switching activities.
- Other duties as assigned
Professional qualifications and experience.
We are looking for someone with the following…
- High school degree or equivalent education.
- Basic level of IT / Computer knowledge
- Ideally minimum of three years operating OR maintaining power plant systems
- Knowledge of boiler plant and auxiliary systems.
- Experience working in a control room environment which could include Refineries, Petrochemical sites, Steel Works, Paper Mills etc
- The ability to lift heavy equipment and (up to 50-lbs)
Salary & benefits.
- Up to $40 per hour, (Dependent on experience)
- Bonus potential
- Group wide company benefits
To apply for this Control Room Operator - Power Plant opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to dgrosvenor@astutepeople.com or call +1 (704) 626 2198 to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. You can also connect with Dan on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.