Power Plant Control Room Operator (Rotating Shifts)

Vicinity Energy

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 109,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Control Room Operator at Vicinity Energy in Cambridge, MA operates the combined cycle generating facility and power plant equipment with minimal guidance. This is a full-time hourly role reporting to the Operations Manager, with UWUA Local 369 union membership required.

You will monitor plant operations, record readings, respond to faults, and coordinate with commercial operations and ISO to meet market demands.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
Active Massachusetts Second Class Engineer's License.
Active Massachusetts Grade 2 Industrial Wastewater Treatment License.
Minimum of 6 years experience operating gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, HRSG, high pressure boilers, air compressors, water treatment equipment, and other auxiliary equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between plant operations and energy markets.

Responsibilities

Operate the combined cycle generating facility and power plant equipment with minimal guidance or assistance.
Keeps management fully informed of plant operations, unusual conditions, and faulty equipment.
Operate power plant equipment through control room interfaces or locally.
Takes readings and maintains records and logs.
Records equipment problems on work notifications/requests and documents maintenance actions taken.
Coordinate with the Commercial Operations Station and ISO to satisfy market demands.
Develop operating procedures and ensure equipment is operated within acceptable parameters.