Control Room Operator

Covanta; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Covanta in Haverhill, MA is looking for a Control Room Operator to oversee the operations of the facility. This position is integral to monitoring the status of all plant systems, responding to alarms, and ensuring safe operation.

The ideal candidate should possess a valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s License and an Associate’s Degree or equivalent in power plant operations. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s License or higher.
• Ability to read blueprints, P&IDs, and understand schematic specifications.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Control operation of station systems including steam generation and electrical systems.
• Understand and train other Operators on operating principles.
• Initiate and conduct periodic surveillance tests on station operating safety checks.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical training

Valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s License

Job description

About the role

The Control Room Operator leads and directs employees who, under the direction of the shift Supervisor, oversee and direct the operation of the facility. This position is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis. The operator will respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions, execute plant shut-down and start-up procedures, and ensure that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and environmentally efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Control operation of station systems including steam generation, condensate, feed water, turbine/generator, circulating water, service water, fuel handling, ash handling, electrical, fire protection, air pollution control and various computer networks.
• Understand and train other Operators on the operating principles of the power facility's systems, components, and steam cycles.
• Read and interpret meters, gauges, recorders, and annunciators to determine system operating conditions; take action within prescribed normal and emergency station operating procedures.
• Adjust and monitor temperatures, pressures, flow and levels on station primary system components for plant optimization.
• Initiate and conduct periodic surveillance tests on station operating safety checks and tests on station operating conditions; take action within prescribed normal, abnormal and emergency station operating procedures.
• Maintain required logs and calculations; observe these logs for indications of faulty operation and notify supervisor of abnormal system conditions.
• Monitor operation of station systems and components including pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, grates, augers, conveyors, dust collections, etc.
• Monitor operability of fire protection systems, emergency backup equipment, electrical supply equipment and instrumentation associated with station systems and components.
• Monitor air pollution control equipment.
• Accurately read and record data, and report equipment malfunctions or trends indicating possible equipment danger.
• Identify and correct abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations.

Position Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s License or higher.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical training in power plant operations, basic computer, oral and written communications skills, and problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to read blueprints, P&IDs, and understand schematic specifications and vendor technical manuals.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills, and the ability to stay alert while sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in all locations within the plant, in tight quarters and confined spaces, under extremes of hot and cold, and in areas of dust, noise and wet conditions.
• Ability to work in heights, lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs., and perform manual labor including pushing, pulling, sweeping and shoveling.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays with minimum notice.
• Clean shaven requirement (must have shaved the day of work); mustaches that do not extend beyond the jawbone and do not interfere with respirator sealing points are permitted; full beards, goatees and bushy sideburns are prohibited. This requirement complies with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 due to occasional respirator use at our facilities.
• No smoking on site.
• Legal authorization to work in the country where this job is located; no sponsorship assistance required from Reworld.

Benefits

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits including medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; a 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Pay Transparency

This role is covered under a Labor Union / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The pay rate and benefits will be according to CBA for the role.

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