Control Room Operator

Drax Group

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Control Room Operator, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of all relevant equipment, systems, instruments, and controls. Monitors the computer control console screens, alarms and communicates information to other shift personnel as appropriate. Required to know the name, location and functions of all plant equipment. Learns, understands, and follows proper operating procedures during load changes, shutdowns, start-ups, and emergency situations. Required to have a thorough knowledge of procedures for bypassing, stabilizing and isolating systems and components. Required to know and understand the relationships between all systems and equipment. Must be able to accurately observe and interpret plant conditions and unit information from all relevant instruments and displays and take appropriate action. Required to maintain various operational logs, forms, records, and other written materials. Must perform periodic operational tests and notify the Shift Supervisor of needed repairs or unusual station conditions which may affect the plant equipment and/or personnel safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3-5 years industrial experience
Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
Must have a professional attitude and work well with others
Demonstrated electrical and/or mechanical aptitude
Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures

Responsibilities

Monitor HMI console screens, alarms and communicates information to other shift personnel as appropriate
Communicates process improvement opportunities from inception to completion utilizing work orders, KaiNexus, MOC, RCA’s and other company systems
Able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environments. Must be able to pay attention to detail and address equipment issues promptly
Able to make decisions and adjustments in the operation that do not negatively impact productivity or performance
Must operate the dryer/furnace system in accordance with best practices for overcoming upset conditions (specifically weather events)
Operate equipment in deliberate, controlled, and consistent way to achieve highest safety, quality, and production while minimizing process variations to the extent possible using SOP’s, Centerlines, Trends, and process knowledge as guide points.
Multitask and work in complicated and sometimes chaotic environments where multiple events are ongoing with the ability to manage sensory overload (e.g. radio, telephone, operational alarms, etc.) and maintain situational awareness to prioritize actions accordingly
Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production and minimize downtime
Perform/coordinate good housekeeping in the facility