Control Room Operator - Multi Unit

PacifiCorp; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Bereavement leave

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a control room operator to monitor and control power generation units from the control center, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous electricity production under supervision.

You will operate turbines, generators, boilers and related systems, monitor gauges and meters, manage load with dispatch, and coordinate with plant staff to maintain reliability and compliance. This role is based in Salt Lake City, UT, with rotating day shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• May be filled at the CRO Trainee, CRO, or CRO Certified level per attached hiring priority.

Responsibilities

• Operate turbines, generators, boilers, combustion turbines and generators, and all associated systems and auxiliary equipment from the control center board, either manually or by automatic control, for safe, controlled production of electrical energy.
• Monitor plant and auxiliary equipment operations at the control board, charts, meters, and gauges to insure proper plant operation.
• Maintain proper voltage and current.
• Synchronize the generator.
• Control boiler temperature, steam flow, feed water and fuel flow during operations.
• Monitor and control plant pollution control equipment such as precipitators, SO2 scrubber equipment and NOx control equipment.
• Troubleshoot operating problems from control board, initiate corrective action when necessary, and take equipment in and out of service for repairs in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Coordinate with dispatchers to govern generator load and system voltage.
• Report load and restriction conditions to dispatchers and receive switching orders and initiate switching
• Maintain a shift log to ensure accurate records and prepare daily reports concerning plant heat rate, steam production, megawatt output, etc.
• Take hourly readings on plant equipment and systems for reporting operating status to plant engineer or other plant staff personnel for determining plant efficiency
• Direct and delegate orders to plant, maintenance, and equipment operators and helpers to maintain proper control of all generating systems and associated auxiliary systems and equipment
• Answer plant phones and direct calls to the requested individual or department as necessary
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties as assigned
• Train other CROs as requested
• Other duties similar to those listed above may be assigned. When management determines that it is efficient, employees in this classification may be assigned duties of less complexity.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

As a control room operator, you will operate, monitor, and control plant electric generating units and associated systems to insure safe, efficient, and continuous production of electricity under the direction and review of the plant manager, operations supervisors, and in conjunction with the system dispatcher.

• Operate turbines, generators, boilers, combustion turbines and generators, and all associated systems and auxiliary equipment from the control center board, either manually or by automatic control, for safe, controlled production of electrical energy
• Monitor plant and auxiliary equipment operations at the control board, charts, meters, and gauges to insure proper plant operation
• Maintain proper voltage and current
• Synchronize the generator
• Control boiler temperature, steam flow, feed water and fuel flow during operations.
• Monitor and control plant pollution control equipment such as precipitators, SO2 scrubber equipment and NOx control equipment.
• Troubleshoot operating problems from control board, initiate corrective action when necessary, and take equipment in and out of service for repairs in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Coordinate with dispatchers to govern generator load and system voltage.
• Report load and restriction conditions to dispatchers and receive switching orders and initiate switching
• Maintain a shift log to ensure accurate records and prepare daily reports concerning plant heat rate, steam production, megawatt output, etc.
• Take hourly readings on plant equipment and systems for reporting operating status to plant engineer or other plant staff personnel for determining plant efficiency
• Direct and delegate orders to plant, maintenance, and equipment operators and helpers to maintain proper control of all generating systems and associated auxiliary systems and equipment
• Answer plant phones and direct calls to the requested individual or department as necessary
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties as assigned
• Train other CROs as requested
• Other duties similar to those listed above may be assigned. When management determines that it is efficient, employees in this classification may be assigned duties of less complexity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• May be filled at the CRO Trainee, CRO, or CRO Certified level per attached hiring priority.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to assist them in performance of the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle and feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl and/or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 50 pounds overhead. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate computer control schemes and drive vehicles. Some travel may be required.

Preferences

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.

Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance

Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)

Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY

Schedule: M-S 700-1900 Rotating shifts

Hiring Range: $59.80

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