Senior Control Room Operator — HMI & Field Coordination

Phoenix Tailings, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning & development

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is seeking experienced Control Room Operators in Rochester, NY. You will oversee plant conditions from the HMI, coordinate with field teams via radio, and guide field actions to maintain safe, efficient operations across the separations circuit.

This role emphasizes alarm evaluation, trend analysis, and timely communication with controls and automation teams to resolve issues during shifting plant conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in chemical, refinery, water-treatment, or other continuous-process operations.
• Process-technology training is highly valued for operating context and safety.
• Ability to interpret HMI displays, alarms, and process trends.
• Clear radio communication and coordination of field actions during changing plant conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant conditions via HMI, alarms, and trends to maintain visibility across the separations circuit.
• Evaluate alarms and trends, prioritize field checks, and coordinate responses per procedures.
• Direct field operators by radio to inspect equipment and verify readings; implement approved adjustments.
• Coordinate with Controls and Automation when sensors or controls are inconsistent with field conditions.
• Maintain operating records and shift handoffs; escalate deviations to engineering leadership.

Skills

Senior operator experience

HMI interpretation

Radio communication

Process trends interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Process-technology training valued

Tools

HMI systems

Alarms monitoring

Job description

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is seeking experienced Control Room Operators in Rochester, NY. You will oversee plant conditions from the HMI, coordinate with field teams via radio, and guide field actions to maintain safe, efficient operations across the separations circuit.

This role emphasizes alarm evaluation, trend analysis, and timely communication with controls and automation teams to resolve issues during shifting plant conditions.