Field Operations Assistant: Control Room Support

Reworld Waste; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking an Assistant Control Room Operator to join our US-based operations team. The ACRO will monitor plant conditions, interact with field equipment and personnel, and support the Control Room Operator to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous learning in a rotating shift environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the applicable Operations Qualification Standard (OQS) and required lower-level qualifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand and troubleshoot industrial equipment and systems.
• Ability to understand complex plant systems and recognize how individual systems affect overall plant operation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately monitor and document equipment conditions.
• Ability to recognize abnormal equipment conditions and respond appropriately and safely.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate information between the field and Control Room.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also working independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to set a positive example for others.
• Willingness and ability to complete required training, qualifications, and annual retraining.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace.

Responsibilities

• Uphold all company safety, environmental, operating policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Meet and maintain the qualifications established by the Operations Qualification Standard (OQS), including all applicable lower-level requirements.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of plant systems, including what each system does, how it operates, and how systems interact with one another.
• Serve as the primary field resource and communication link for the Control Room Operator.
• Take accurate equipment readings and complete operating logs at required intervals, typically twice per shift.
• Perform equipment pre-start and post-shutdown field walkdowns to verify equipment condition and identify potential issues.
• Respond promptly and safely to plant limiting malfunctions, abnormal operating conditions, and equipment issues.
• Perform assigned operating tasks and work as directed by the Shift Supervisor or Control Room Operator.
• Conduct required weekly and monthly safety, environmental, and operational compliance checks.
• Participate in team safety activities, drills, facility safety evolutions, and emergency response activities.
• Provide assistance and coverage to other watch stations and operational areas as needed.
• Support safe and efficient plant operations during normal operations, startups, shutdowns, outages, and other facility evolutions.
• Communicate equipment conditions, operating concerns, and other relevant information clearly and accurately to the Control Room Operator and Shift Supervisor.
• Maintain a high level of personal accountability, reliability, and professionalism while working independently in the field.
• Assist with training and development of other employees and share operational knowledge with team members.
• Complete required annual retraining and maintain all necessary qualifications.
• Pursue continuous self-improvement and actively develop technical and operational knowledge.
• Demonstrate a reasonable commitment to scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including call-ins, vacation coverage, and outage support.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Plant systems

Education

OQS completion

Job description

Reworld is seeking an Assistant Control Room Operator to join our US-based operations team. The ACRO will monitor plant conditions, interact with field equipment and personnel, and support the Control Room Operator to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous learning in a rotating shift environment.