Control Room Operator - Blackstone

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Key Accountabilities:

* Work with team members to meet the facilities established safety, environmental, operating, and maintenance goals and objectives. Respond to abnormal operating situations in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.
* Perform operational activities required to support start-up, shutdown, and normal operation of plant equipment and systems.
* Report equipment conditions or other facility anomalies that could affect the plant status to the Operations, Maintenance, and/or Plant Manager.
* Make entries in the operating logs, environmental records, and other administrative documentation needed to support the operation and maintenance of the facility.
* Complete required electrical switching and tagging of plant equipment and systems in accordance with approved facilities lockout procedures, industry guidelines and prudent operations and maintenance practices.
* Participate in plant housekeeping program and complete clean-up activities required to maintain the desired level of plant cleanliness.
* Perform assigned preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency maintenance, and inspection of plant mechanical and electrical equipment as needed.
* Complete routine cycle chemistry testing and make the necessary adjustments needed to operate within the established facility operating parameters.
* Must be able to read and respond to computer-generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts and variations in color.
* Comply with all required site safety requirements to identify and make corrective actions necessary to eliminate potential safety hazards in the facility.* Utilize the facilities computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to document and track the maintenance request / work orders and actions completed on plant equipment and systems.
* Complete periodic reviews of the facilities environmental permits to ensure familiarity with the established operating limits and reporting requirements for each of the operating permits.
* Must be able to perform additional duties as assigned by plant management
* Pay range between $38-$64 hourly, depending upon skills/experience. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus of up to 8%, up to 4% profit sharing, up to 6% dollar-for-dollar match toward your 401k, and medical/dental/vision benefits for the employee and their family members.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

* Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience
* High School diploma or equivalent
* Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer's License required
* Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
* Must have basic computer skills and be familiar in the use of Microsoft Excel.
* Gas turbine power plant experience preferred.
* Must successfully pass the Poss/Mass Pre-employment test.
* A thoroughly demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of operations & maintenance functions in a gas turbine power plant.
* A working knowledge of water chemistry as it relates to water treatment programs, steam plant operations as well as environmental and statutory regulations.
* Knowledge of power plant safety, policies, and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, high-energy systems, lockout tag-out, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment.

* Position requires working on feet extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules.
* Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; crawl to and through confined space areas; climb to and work from elevated platforms, and walkways at elevations of 75 feet or more.
* This job requires the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells.
* Must be able to read and understand operating procedures, control logic diagrams, P&ID's and other technical material pertinent to power plant operation and maintenance.
* Personal protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, chemical suits, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.)
* Must be able to wear a respirator and use other safety equipment as required by plant management.

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