Control Room Operator

Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Under general direction, operate one biomass fired boiler and one (1) 65 MW steam turbine by utilizing a Siemens DCS and various PLC operated controls. Position does include operation of all associated equipment, in order to provide electrical generation to the grid in a safe, environmentally compliant and reliable manner.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluates and maintains proper operation of all machinery.
Follows and promotes standard and established practices, refers to operation and service manuals to evaluate and maintain proper operation of all machinery.
Ability to efficiently operate distributed control systems (DCS) to control boilers, steam turbine, and their ancillary equipment.
Ability to efficiently operate various PLC controls to control wood yard and wood drying equipment as well as various boiler ancillary equipment
Ability to solve complex problems in a timely manner pertaining to the operation of the power plant equipment
Operates equipment to ensure uninterrupted power generation to the grid.
Monitors and records pressures, temperatures, and fuel consumption on the operating equipment.
Identifies and informs appropriate individuals of symptoms requiring maintenance action.
Has knowledge to ensure the safe operating condition of machinery and takes immediate corrective action should unsafe conditions exist.
Performs and promotes work in a safe manner according to established safety procedures and reports or rectifies any unsafe conditions.
Displays willingness to work in a team environment and follow directions and instructions from members of management.
Must be present and ready to begin working at the designated time.
Must be available to work occasional scheduled or unscheduled overtime, as required.
Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts that include holidays, nights and weekends.
Must have the ability to interface diplomatically with other employees and the public.
Note:
The job can be physically demanding involving movement of heavy equipment and carrying materials up and down stairs. Candidates should be able to lift and maneuver a 70-lb load.