Control Room Operator
About The Position
Capital Power is seeking an experienced Combined Cycle Power Plant Control Room Operator to join their team at the Arlington Valley Facility. This is a permanent, full-time position. The Control Room Operator will lead a three-person team on a 12-hour rotating shift, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 580MW Combined Cycle Power Plant from the Control Room. This involves utilizing various control systems and directing the operation of all plant equipment. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and assist with overtime as needed. Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American energy company focused on sustainable growth, a low-carbon future, and innovation.
Requirements
- Completed High School Diploma required.
- Experience as a Control Room Operator for Combined Cycle Plants is highly desirable.
- Preferably with GE 7FA combustion turbines and GE D11 steam turbines.
- Experience with GE Mark VIe turbine control system and DeltaV balance of plant control system also preferred.
- Extensive working knowledge of the power plant industry is desirable.
- Experience as an Operator in a power plant is desired.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management and inspection/recording of plant parameters is highly desirable.
- Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process control is desirable.
- Solid ability to solve equipment, systems, and safety issues.
- Gas Power Plant Operation and Maintenance experience.
- Able to problem solve and troubleshoot at an expert level concerning operating issues at Gas Power Plant.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and help foster a positive team environment.
- Physical mobility, including lifting and climbing, and ability to use PPE required.
- Rotating Shift Work required.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training related to the role is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe and reliable operation of all plant equipment across varying conditions, including Gas and Steam Turbines, Generators, HRSGs, emissions monitoring, electrical systems, and all auxiliary balance-of-plant equipment, using Turbine Control and Distributed Control Systems.
- Operate and monitor plant equipment remotely, using control systems, and instrumentation, while tracking key parameters (temperature, pressure, levels, vibration, water chemistry) and reviewing operator rounds to verify performance and identify trends.
- Issue permits, including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, and Hot Work as required to authorize work.
- Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System to enter service requests, as well as documenting the performance of assigned Preventative Maintenance.
- Communicate plant conditions, particularly when unusual or abnormal, to the Operations Manager and Lead Control Room Operator.
- Assist with development of operations procedures and programs.
- Perform general housekeeping and continuous improvement of the appearance of the facility as required.
- Assist with junior operator training.
- Strictly adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees, contractors, community, and the environment.
- Operate heavy equipment such as a man-lift and forklift as required.
- Assist with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures as required.
Benefits
- health care benefits
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
