Control Room Operator

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc; Hinkley (CA); On-site; USD 108,427,000 - 153,843,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc is seeking a Control Room Operator to safely manage a power plant during normal and emergency conditions, including 12‑hour rotating shifts in California. You will perform startup/shutdowns, monitor systems, and keep accurate logs while coordinating with the Operations team.

Attention to safety, strong teamwork, and the ability to respond calmly to emergencies are essential as you operate boilers, turbines, solar field components, and other plant

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of power plant systems and equipment.
• Two years' experience with steam generating power plant equipment or equivalent training.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and inspects plant to determine operating condition and performance.
• Performs start-ups, shutdowns, and normal or emergency operations.
• Advises supervision of daily activities and irregularities.
• Maintains logs and records from routine inspections of equipment.
• Operates equipment including boiler, turbine, and balance of plant systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Math skills

Technical drawings

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bailey Net 90

Job description

Join Our Team!

We are currently recruiting a Control Room Operator to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working toward common goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility and clear accountability.

Job Summary

Safely and efficiently operates power plant during normal and emergency conditions. Completes special projects/assignments, and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Adheres to proper safety procedures. Incumbents may be assigned to work rotating shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays and overtime as required.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors and inspects all aspects of the power plant to determine its operating condition and performance.
• Performs plant start-ups, shut-downs, normal and emergency plant operations as required.
• Advises Operations supervision/management of daily activities and irregularities in plant operation.
• Maintains neat, accurate logs and records obtained from routine inspections of operating equipment.
• Operates all assigned equipment including, but not limited to, boiler, steam generation, turbine, solar field, TES, HTF, condensate, feedwater, and cooling water systems, all balance of plant equipment, etc. as required.
• Operates the plant makeup water treatment plant including demineralizers, heat exchangers, and chemical feed systems.
• Directs the activities of Power Plant Operators assigned to the same power plant unit.
• Assumes the duties of the power plant unit supervisor when required.
• While working rotating shifts, 12 hours per day, all meal periods and breaks shall be considered as paid, on-duty time. The employee will coordinate work activities with coworkers and the supervisor, as appropriate, to facilitate the applicable meal and break periods.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Advises unit supervisor of daily activities and irregularities in plant operations.
• Understands and operates facility to maintain all compliance requirements. Notifies Supervisor/Manager or appropriate agency if compliance exceedance occurs.
• Performs routine housekeeping and cleaning for work area.
• Performs Emergency Response Team and Fire Brigade duties as required, within the level of training completed.
• Assists other plant operators and maintenance personnel as required.
• Reviews operating logs, records and plant performance as required.
• Completes assigned training requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Prerequisites

• Fundamental knowledge of power plant systems and equipment is required; with 2 years' experience primarily working with steam generating power plant equipment, or equivalent training and/or operations experience.
• Experience working on a team and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to respond calmly to emergency situations.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
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• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Strong trouble-shooting and analytical skills in order to solve problems of both a technical and operational nature.
• Thorough knowledge of power plant operations. A good working knowledge of power plant instrumentation and controls, including routine maintenance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at various levels at the plant.
• Computer skills, specifically experience with Bailey Net 90 required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.

The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out detailed instructions with limited supervision.
• Ability to use logical and divergent reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain clean work area and neat, accurate logs and journals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read, interpret and retrieve information from technical drawings, specifications, and manuals.
• Ability to learn and execute emergency response and firefighting techniques.
• Ability to operate, monitor and analyze problems with assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Willingness to assist in training other personnel as directed.

Essential Functions Of The Job

The ability to speak, read and write in English. Ability to perform heavy physical work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force with assistance, 50 pounds of force on a frequent basis, and up to 20 pounds constantly, performing such activities as grasping, lifting, reaching, crouching, standing, walking, running, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, sitting, and repetitive tasks. The ability to discern assorted colors.

Working Conditions

Works in a remote power plant environment. Potential exposure to hot, cold, sudden change of temperature, dry, wet, dusty, dirty, quiet, noisy, and working alone or with others. Potential hazards include CTS, minor cuts, falls, eyesight and hearing impairment. Safety critical position.

Acknowledgement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and "other" duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. This job description does not state nor imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

I have read and understand all of the foregoing. I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities for which I am responsible, as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, with my supervisor. I understand this document does not create an employment contract and that I am employed on an "at will" basis.

Pay Range: $37.84-$53.69

Company Culture

We believe in a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where you are based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.