Job Description

Ocean State, a natural gas power plant located in Harrisville, Rhode Island seeks a Control Room Operator. This critical position is primarily responsible for the coordination of all on shift operations. To include the safe operation of all plant equipment throughout a variety of operational scenarios from cold plant startup to emergency operations during plant upsets. Qualified applicants must have excellent troubleshooting, diagnosis, decision making and leadership skills. This position requires strong working experience with the use of Distributive Control System (DCS) computers and the use of Microsoft Office products. Major CRO responsibilities include the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and to provide input to improve plant efficiency, reliability and safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analysis and chemical control on steam, cooling and condensate systems, and maintain chemistry logs.
• Ensure compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.
• Regularly maintain plant security, operate heavy equipment such as manlifts and forklifts, and handle and transfer bulk chemicals
• Regularly makes decisions on non-routine or escalated technical issues.
• Independently prioritize and execute responsibilities effectively for a single trade, group of related tasks or functional area.
• Check own work and possibly the work of others; work results are of the highest quality standards and advanced technical competency.
• Resolve complex technical issues, conferring with Team Leader occasionally; may serve as resource to others in resolution of complex issues.
• Work under limited supervision.
• Prioritize own weekly schedule and may guide others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by management.
• Regularly provide on-the-job skills training to others in complex technical areas.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Requires previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances. Experience with machinery repair and control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
• Advanced certifications/licensures
• Water Treatment / Zero Liquid Discharge experience preferred.

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