Control Room Operator

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Washington, DC

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation is seeking a Control Room Operator to safely and efficiently operate a cogeneration plant and its systems during assigned shifts. The position is based at the company’s Washington, D.C. plant, a Combined Heat & Power facility with three Solar Mercury 50 combustion turbines, three Rentech Heat Recovery Steam Generators, one Cleaver-Brooks auxiliary boiler, and associated auxiliary equipment, including compressors and pumps. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support plant maintenance or emergency situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
DC Stationary Engineer’s License (3rd Class).
Five years of power plant control room operations experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of steam plants and combustion turbines.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, data, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Demonstrated ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions using sound judgment and practical understanding.
Demonstrated judgment and decision-making within defined procedures and practices, including use of calculations, deductive reasoning, and consultation with a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

DC Stationary Engineer’s License (1st Class).

Responsibilities

Monitor, record, and trend readings from the plant control system and steam-generating equipment.
Monitor gas turbine control panels to ensure proper operation of turbine equipment.
Perform required plant water chemistry analyses and make adjustments to maintain chemistry within specified limits.
Operate the plant safely and efficiently in accordance with procedures, health and safety guidelines, and current operating practices.
Monitor instrumentation readings for deviations from prescribed standards, adjust equipment as needed, and record abnormalities in the control room log.
Maintain required records, including the control room logbook and lockout/tagout log.
Inspect equipment regularly to identify malfunctions, repair needs, or unsafe conditions; report issues beyond shift personnel’s troubleshooting or repair capabilities to management.
Correct safety hazards such as leaks, slip hazards, or deficiencies, and monitor maintenance activities to support proper plant operation.
Perform minor maintenance, outage repairs, and equipment testing, and assist with keeping plant spaces and common areas clean.
Train and support new employees as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.