Control Room Operator - Steam Plant

Covanta; West Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Control Room Operator to manage the safe and efficient operation of energy-from-waste systems. This role involves overseeing turbine and boiler operations, directing shift personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. If you have a passion for sustainable energy solutions and possess the expertise to navigate complex systems, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with a focus on innovation and environmental stewardship. Join a team committed to making a difference in waste management and sustainability.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Wellness Program Incentives

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power plant operations.
• Knowledge of steam boilers and turbine-generators.
• Ability to support a safe and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Mass Burn Energy from Waste systems.
• Monitor and adjust operational parameters for efficiency.
• Perform routine inspections and record equipment changes.

Skills

Power Plant Operations

Boiler Systems Knowledge

Turbine Operations

Emissions Monitoring

Safety Protocols

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Distributed Control Systems

Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems

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. Apply today!

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of three Mass Burn Energy from Waste, centrally controlled boilers and turbine-generator system with associated auxiliaries and equipment. The CRO directs daily operational activities of all shift personnel, including Turbine Operators, Auxiliary Operators, Auxiliary Operators-Power Block, Heavy Equipment Operators, Back Plant Operators and Truck Drivers.

This position is based in Dickerson, MD.

Up to $2500 sign-on bonus

Responsibilities:

• Places into service or removes from service boiler-turbine-generator systems and related auxiliary equipment such as valves, regulators, super-heaters, feed water heaters, cooling towers, soot-blowers, fans, conveyors, augers, fuel feeders, pumps, compressors, lime shakers, atomizers, precipitators, etc.
• Starts, stops, parallels, separates, loads, and unloads the turbine-generator unit and adjusts voltage on the generator to maintain power factor to control in-house vars.
• Observes proper operating procedures with reference to time and temperature when bringing a piece of equipment into service.
• Controls operating parameters from the distributed control system either manually or automatically, as required.
• Monitors various plant parameters, makes changes, and directs operators as necessary to maintain the systems within specified limits.
• Records all equipment changes and any abnormal or unusual conditions that may exist on any piece of assigned equipment.
• Performs daily routine inspections of the distributed control system, the continuous emissions monitoring system, the governor controls, the automatic voltage regulator controls, the fire system annunciation panel, the soot-blowing panel, and the Bentley-Nevada turbine supervisory instrumentation, filling out necessary log sheets and writing maintenance work requests as needed.
• Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.
• Assists the Shift Supervisor in the preparation of equipment lockouts and tag-outs.

Shift Work: 5 shifts on, 2 shifts off, 2 shifts on, 5 shifts off, rotating 12-hour days/nights.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must have 5 years of experience in power plant or related industry as CRO or Assistant CRO or equivalent.
• Preferred ASME/QRO provisionally certified or be able to become certified within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of at least one year's experience as a Turbine Operator or related outside experience.
• Must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have thorough knowledge of the principles of operation, function and construction of steam boilers, theory and chemistry of combustion, boiler water quality control, turbine-generators, continuous emissions monitoring equipment, and auxiliary equipment and systems.
• Must have a clear understanding of equipment interlocks, alarms and trips and must understand how the various plant control loops respond and the speed at which they respond in both normal and abnormal operating conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Physical Demands:

• Walk, stand, sit, climb and be able to handle temperature changes including extreme heat
• Be able to lift/carry 50lbs
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator.

What Reworld Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

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

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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