Control Room Operator - Multi Unit

PacifiCorp•Salt Lake City, UT

17h•Onsite

About The Position

PacifiCorp is hiring a Control Room Operator to operate, monitor, and control plant electric generating units and associated systems for safe, efficient, and continuous electricity production. The role works under the direction and review of the plant manager and operations supervisors, in conjunction with the system dispatcher. The position may be filled at the CRO Trainee, CRO, or CRO Certified level according to hiring priority. The operator controls generating equipment and auxiliary systems from the control center, monitors plant performance, maintains electrical output and operating conditions, troubleshoots problems, coordinates with dispatchers, and keeps operating records. The role also involves directing plant and maintenance personnel, answering plant calls, performing assigned housekeeping, training other CROs when requested, and carrying out similar duties as assigned. The position is located in Salt Lake City and has a rotating schedule listed as M-S, 700-1900. The hiring range is $59.80.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Regular use of hands and fingers for handling and feeling, and ability to talk or hear.
Ability to operate computer control schemes and drive vehicles.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally, and pushing or pulling 50 pounds overhead.

Responsibilities

Operate turbines, generators, boilers, combustion turbines, and associated systems and auxiliary equipment from the control center, manually or through automatic control.
Monitor plant and auxiliary equipment at control boards, charts, meters, and gauges to ensure proper operation.
Maintain proper voltage and current.
Synchronize the generator.
Control boiler temperature, steam flow, feed water, and fuel flow during operations.
Monitor and control pollution-control equipment, including precipitators, SO2 scrubber equipment, and NOx control equipment.
Troubleshoot operating problems from the control board, initiate corrective action when necessary, and take equipment in and out of service for repairs safely and orderly.
Coordinate with dispatchers to govern generator load and system voltage.
Report load and restriction conditions to dispatchers, receive switching orders, and initiate switching.
Maintain a shift log and prepare daily reports concerning plant heat rate, steam production, megawatt output, and related information.
Take hourly readings on plant equipment and systems and report operating status to the plant engineer or other plant staff for determining plant efficiency.
Direct and delegate orders to plant, maintenance, and equipment operators and helpers to maintain control of generating systems and associated auxiliary systems and equipment.
Answer plant phones and direct calls to the requested individual or department as necessary.
Perform assigned housekeeping duties.
Train other CROs as requested.
Perform other similar duties as assigned; when management determines it is efficient, employees in this classification may be assigned less complex duties.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with matching contributions and a Roth and savings option; contribution details vary for union employees, and nonunion new hires receive a fixed contribution equal to 4% of eligible pay plus a 100% match on the first 6% contributed.
Life insurance.
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
Tuition assistance.
Mass transit pass for employees in the Portland and Salt Lake City offices.
Paid time off, varying by employee type.
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
Paid bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.