Control Room Operator

Reworld Waste; Oakleigh (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld Waste seeks a Control Room Operator to oversee plant systems under supervision, ensuring safe, efficient operation. You will respond to alarms, monitor instrumentation, and guide the team through start-up and shutdown procedures while maintaining logs and performance data.

The role requires troubleshooting, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in demanding environments across locations.

Qualifications

• Valid MA Second Class Engineer’s License or higher.
• Associate degree or equivalent technical training in power plant operations.
• Ability to read Blueprints, P&IDs and schematics.
• Strong leadership and the ability to stay alert during long shifts.
• Willingness to work in hot/cold, dusty and noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Control operation of station systems including turbines and support equipment.
• Train other Operators on operating principles and procedures.
• Read meters and instruments; take action per normal or emergency procedures.
• Adjust temperatures, pressures, and flows for plant optimization.
• Maintain logs and report abnormal conditions to supervision.
• Monitor safety systems and electrical/instrumentation related to station systems.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s License or higher

Associate degree or equivalent technical training

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you.

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. Will respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shut-down and start-up procedures and ensure that the plant meets it’s generating requirements while operating in a safe and environmentally efficient manner.

Responsibilities include:

• Controls operation of station systems including but not limited to: 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.
• Understands and trains other Operators on the operating principles of the power facility’s systems, components and steam cycles.
• Reads and interprets meters, gauges, recorders and annunciators to determine system operating conditions; takes action within prescribed normal and emergency station operating procedures.
• Adjusts and monitors temperatures, pressures, flow and levels on station primary system components for plant optimization.
• Initiates and conducts periodic surveillance tests on station operating safety checks and tests on station operating conditions, takes action within prescribed normal, abnormal and emergency station operating procedures.
• Maintains required logs and calculations; observes these logs for indications of faulty operation; notifies supervisor of abnormal system conditions.
• Monitor operation of station systems and components including pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, grates, augers, conveyors, dust collections, etc.
• Monitors operability of fire protection systems, emergency backup equipment, electrical supply equipment and instrumentation associated with station systems and components.
• Monitoring air pollution control equipment
• Accurately reading and recording data, and reporting equipment malfunctions or trends, which indicate possible equipment danger
• Identifying and correcting abnormal operating conditions or emergency situation

Position Requirements:

• To qualify you must have a valid Massachusetts Second Class Engineer’s License or higher.
• Associates Degree or equivalent technical training in power plant operations, basic computer, oral and written communications skills, and problem solving and decision making ability.
• You must be able to read Blueprints, P&IDs, and understand schematic specifications and vendor technical manuals.
• All Control Room Operators must have strong leadership and motivational skills, and the ability to stay alert while sitting for long periods of time.
• Must be able 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.
• Must be able to work in heights, lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. and other manual labor to including pushing, pulling, sweeping and shoveling.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays with minimum notice.
• Employees in this position are required to be clean shaven, which is defined as having shaved the day of work. Mustaches that do not extend beyond the jawbone and do not interfere with the respirators sealing points are permitted. Full beards, goatees and bushy side burns are prohibited. This requirement is to comply with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.134, due to occasional respirator use at our facilities.
• Reworld is a smoke free worksite.
• You must be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located and not require any sponsorship assistance from Reworld.
• Must possess or be able to quickly obtain MA 1C/2C Hoisting License (refer to state of MA for license requirements)

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $84,734.00 - $116,603.00

Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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