Power Plant Control Room Lead

Sprague Resources GP LLC; Springfield (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement contributions from day one

401(k) employer match

Wellness Program

Job summary

Sprague Resources GP LLC in Springfield, NH, is seeking a Control Room Operator to lead day-to-day plant operations, monitor process variables, and coordinate with maintenance and management to ensure safe, reliable power generation.

The CRO will operate PLC-based controls and document performance, responding to process upsets and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Power Plant operations and/or maintenance experience is required.
• Must have basic computer skills, including data entry.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Good verbal communications skills are essential.
• Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and can work without direct supervision.
• Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery.
• Must work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, operate, shut down and secure equipment under normal and emergency conditions from the control room or in the field.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic mechanical skills to assist the facility team with preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Understand the process and process components to access and carry out equipment and system’s proper lock out-tagout (LOTO), de-energization, zero energy verification, etc.
• Ensure all plant rounds are completed for the inspections of all facility machinery for malfunctions and/or potential failures.
• Maintain all logs and records to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report any irregularities.
• Perform and monitor water chemistry testing and active dosing/adjustment of chemicals within recommended limits; repair and calibrate equipment as required.
• Identify hazardous and/or unsafe conditions or work practices, notify supervisor and take action to correct as required.
• Understand process controls, monitor equipment and evaluate plant production equipment and output, including efficiency and related variables.
• Monitor process variable feedback from controls (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.) and respond to variances with instructed actions to ensure safe, reliable, cost-effective generation.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance of ash removal, boiler and fuel systems, valves, pumps and other components.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures for safe operation.
• Conduct or assist in scheduled and forced outage maintenance work.
• Supervise, coordinate or assist contractors performing work at the facility.

Skills

Power plant ops

Maintenance experience

Computer skills

Math skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Self-motivation

Job description

Sprague Resources GP LLC in Springfield, NH, is seeking a Control Room Operator to lead day-to-day plant operations, monitor process variables, and coordinate with maintenance and management to ensure safe, reliable power generation.

The CRO will operate PLC-based controls and document performance, responding to process upsets and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.