Control Room Operator Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all steam turbine generating units, steam generating units, auxiliary equipment, etc., in the plant for a given shift. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. The Control Room Operator demonstrates leadership in safety, observes safety rules, policies, and practices, and encourages safe work behaviors. They ensure strict adherence to corporate values and compliance with all environmental, safety, and other laws and regulations. The operator is responsible for operating control equipment for boilers, turbines, and auxiliary equipment, including starting, operating, inspecting, and shutting down these units. They observe and record operational data, check meters and gauges, and operate the switchboard and associated electrical equipment. The role involves preparing logs and reports, informing supervisors of abnormal conditions, performing troubleshooting, assisting with cleaning and housekeeping, training employees, and assisting with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures. Additionally, they may perform PM tasks and assist with maintenance work, all according to established procedures and safety practices. Reporting to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse is mandatory. The duties listed are a general job description and may differ based on the specific plant.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read P&ID’s, operating manuals, technical manuals
Mechanical aptitude
Reading and math knowledge
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend RIGHT TO KNOW information
Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR
Ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies
Capacity for quick, accurate decisions and speed of execution
Basic computer skills required

Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership in the area of safety.
Observe safety rules, policies, and practices.
Encourage safe work behaviors and promptly correct conditions and unsafe behavior which may lead to accidents.
Ensure strict adherence to corporate values in complying with all environmental, safety and other laws and regulations.
Ensure that all aspects of plant operations remain in compliance with environmental rules and regulations.
Operate control equipment to obtain safe and proper operation of boilers, turbines and auxiliary equipment.
Start, operate, inspect and shut down all steam turbine generating units, steam generating units and all associated auxiliary equipment.
Observe and record pressures, temperatures and flows on all operating equipment; check to see that all meters and gauges indicate normal conditions for loading on units.
Operate switchboard and associated equipment to obtain safe and proper operation of plant and system electrical equipment.
Prepare logs and reports as required.
Inform the Operating Crew Foreman (where applicable) or supervisor of any abnormal or unusual conditions that may occur.
Performs troubleshooting activities related to plant operating systems.
Assist in cleaning and housekeeping of all plant equipment and operating areas.
Assist in training of employees.
Assist in Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures to take equipment out of service and to restore equipment to active status.
Perform PM and may assist with maintenance work.
Perform all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.