Assistant Control Operator

natgridProd • Village of Northport, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting may be used to fill vacancies in the same job classification at other locations that may arise during the selection process. The Assistant Control Operator will be thoroughly familiar with the mechanical and electrical operation of turbo-generators and steam generators with their auxiliaries and other plant accessories, as well as all control equipment governing their operation. This includes familiarity with the operation and control of all plant and substation electrical equipment. The role involves observing instruments and controls of one unit, including steam generators, auxiliaries, turbine auxiliaries, and main generators. Under the direct supervision of the Control Operator, the Assistant Control Operator will operate all equipment of one unit. Responsibilities also include operating soot blowing and dust collecting equipment, reading and following daily operating orders and instructions, performing inspections or investigating trouble sources as directed, and taking and recording readings as required. Other comparable duties may be assigned by the Control Room Operator or Shift Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED
• Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems.
• Perform arithmetical or algebraic and geometric procedures in standard, practical applications.
• Two years plant experience.
• Successfully pass an Assistant Control Operator Screening Test prior to selection.
• Work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as may be required.
• Participate in federally mandated drug testing programs prior to selection, randomly on a year-round basis, after an accident and for reasonable cause.
• Valid NYS Driver's license is required
• Pass Field Assessment

Responsibilities

• Being thoroughly familiar with the mechanical and electrical operation of turbo-generators and steam generators with their auxiliaries and other plant accessories and with all control equipment governing the operation thereof. Also, being thoroughly familiar with the operation and control of all plant and substation electrical equipment.
• Observing all instruments and controls of one unit including steam generators and auxiliaries, turbine auxiliaries, and main generators.
• Operating all equipment of one unit, including steam generator and auxiliaries, turbine auxiliaries, and main generator under direct supervision of the Control Operator.
• Operating soot blowing and dust collecting equipment.
• Reading daily operating orders and instructions and following same under direction of Control Operator.
• Making inspections or investigating trouble sources as directed by the Control Operator or Shift Supervisor at any location within the plant.
• Taking and recording readings as required.
• Performing other comparable duties as may be assigned by the Control Room Operator or Shift Supervisor.

Benefits

• Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED