Control Room Operator

Arizona G&T Cooperatives

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About The Position

As a Control Room Operator at Arizona G&T Cooperatives, your day-to-day responsibilities will include monitoring and managing energy distribution systems to ensure optimal performance. You will operate advanced control room technologies, assess system statuses, and respond swiftly to any anomalies or emergencies. Regularly communicating with team members and other departments will be essential to coordinate operational activities and ensure safety protocols are followed. You will analyze data and logs to identify trends and potential issues, employing problem-solving skills to enhance efficiency. Additionally, you will participate in routine training and drills to stay abreast of best practices and technological advancements. Maintaining accurate records and reports will be vital to uphold operational integrity and contribute to overall organizational excellence. This role demands an adaptable mindset and a proactive approach to challenges in our fast-paced energy environment. To be successful as a Control Room Operator at Arizona G&T Cooperatives, candidates must possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively monitor systems and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating with team members and coordinating responses during critical situations. Attention to detail is paramount, as you will be responsible for ensuring accuracy in system monitoring and record-keeping. Candidates should demonstrate problem-solving abilities, allowing them to devise innovative solutions under pressure. A proactive and adaptable mindset is crucial, enabling you to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift rapidly. Strong multitasking skills will allow you to efficiently manage various tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on operational excellence. A commitment to continuous learning and improvement will help you stay ahead in this ever-evolving energy industry.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of machinery and techniques as applied to operation of steam power plant and combustion turbines.
Steam boilers, boiler control systems, boiler auxiliary equipment, feed pumps systems, feed water heaters, turbine generators and switchboard for generator, switchyard and auxiliary controls, combustion turbines which may include (LM6000, Westinghouse 501B, GE Frame 5 etc.).
Working knowledge of electrical transmission systems.
Working knowledge of plant layout and all piping systems including location and operation of control valves in the systems.
Operating knowledge of electrical equipment relays, switchgear and controls installed in the steam plant and combustion turbine facility.
Thorough knowledge of the capability and limitation of all plant equipment and subsystems including normal and emergency maximum rates of changing load.
Thorough knowledge of plant operating procedures and ability to make normal operating decisions according to established procedures and safe operating practices.
High school education or equivalent including considerable steam plant/combustion turbine operating experience equivalent to three or four years of responsible steam plant/combustion turbine operation.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations as related to occupational duties.
Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience can be substituted for requirements listed above.
Must be able to be certified for all types of respirators.
Requires some lifting up to 50 pounds and considerable walking and standing.
Must be able to climb to various heights and work in tight areas.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years AOIII experience.
Desired coal fired power plant/combustion turbine experience.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and managing energy distribution systems
Operating advanced control room technologies
Assessing system statuses
Responding to anomalies or emergencies
Communicating with team members and other departments
Analyzing data and logs to identify trends and potential issues
Participating in routine training and drills
Maintaining accurate records and reports
Operating major equipment by remote control
Maintaining a continuous watch of all control room gauges, instruments, recorders, annunciators and control data
Directing the work of the operators assigned
Promoting the training, proficiency and efficiency of personnel
Maintaining a log on all relay operations
Completing training assignments
Striving to become proficient in the Control Room Operator position