Control Room Operator

Astute People

North Carolina

On-site

USD 48,216 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored 401k

Health and dental insurance

Competitive salary

Job summary

A power plant operations company is seeking a Control Room Operator to manage the startup and shutdown of the plant. Candidates should have experience in power generation, engineering, or process plants. The role offers a competitive salary of up to $40 per hour along with comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years operating or maintaining power plant systems.
Experience in a control room environment.
Knowledge of boiler plant and auxiliary systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee safe and efficient operation of all plant equipment.
Coordinate shift activities and direct Floor Operators.
Follow strict operating procedures for control systems.

Skills

Operating power plant systems

Basic IT skills

Heavy equipment handling

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by Astute People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$35.00/yr - $40.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Astute People

Power Generation Recruiter | CCGT, Gasification, EfW, Biomass & CHP Specialist | 4.74★ from 450+ reviews & 90% Highly Recommended on Great Recruiters…

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.

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.