Control Room Operator

The Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all Plant equipment under their control in accordance with written plant procedures and under the direction of the Senior Operations Supervisor. In the absence of specific orders and/or directives, the Operator exercises initiative, using experience and good judgment in Plant operation. Comply with plant policies including those concerning safety and environmental.

The Linden Generation Station is a 1300MW dual fuel, combined-cycle power plant in Linden New Jersey

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Ability to deliver pre and post job briefs / safety toolbox discussions.
• Inform Shift Supervisors / Management Personnel of Plant Configuration and any abnormal conditions.
• Act as the tagging authority in accordance with the approved tagging rules when designated to perform in that capacity.
• Provide local and remote operation through the DCS for monitoring of all Plant equipment. Use Plant Operating procedures, Skill as Trained, and equipment technical manuals to start, stop, adjust or modify equipment.
• Read meters, instruments, gauges, and recording devices at specified intervals to verify Plant operating conditions. Record and analyze operating data for trends.
• Develop Plant reports and summaries from DCS/PI Historian.
• Visually inspect and listens to equipment to assist in determining need for repair or adjustment.
• Ability to interrogate DCS alarms, logic, and plant documentation to diagnose and identify issues.
• Respond to DCS and Local Alarms to take appropriate corrective actions. Report abnormal conditions to direct supervision and plant management.
• Ability to create, prepare, approve, and execute lock out tag outs to facilitate safe work as required by procedure.
• Perform water analysis tests and adjust chemical injection rates to maintain water chemistry within specifications.
• Ability to monitor key plant performance parameters, and adjust as required optimizing plant efficiency.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure reliable and efficient use of equipment down time.
• Participate in work scope development and prioritization for corrective actions and scheduling.
• Develop shift reports for turnover, unit availability, plant updates, and unit configuration.
• Ability to identify parts required for assigned tasks and reserve / request accordingly.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to acquire a thorough knowledge of established operating procedures, rules and instructions pertaining to the duties he/she will perform.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the layout, operation, function, and location of equipment in the Station and be able to diagram and explain the operation of that equipment.
• Must be able to acquire a thorough knowledge of the mechanical principles of power plant equipment in a reasonable time.
• Must be able to acquire a thorough knowledge of systems, drawings and tools required to perform assigned duties in a reasonable time.
• Must be a careful and thorough worker and produce work of high quality.
• Must be able to acquire the principals of instruments and control apparatus of power plant equipment in a reasonable time.
• Must obtain any certificates or licenses required by Federal, State, or local authority in a reasonable time, and must maintain such licenses. The training will be paid for and provided by the Company and changes shall be subject to Article X.B. of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must have successfully completed the appropriate pre-employment tests except that an employee hired prior to May 1, 1977, who has or obtains a high school diploma, or its equivalent does not have to complete the pre-employment tests.
• Must demonstrate during the first six months of employment:
• Ability to follow simple instructions and carry out routine assignments
• Aptitude for operations, technical and mechanical work
• Keen faculties of observation
• The ability to receive and transmit telephone messages
• Must be able to qualify for an automobile driver's license as to operate vehicles in the state of New Jersey.
• Must be capable of assuming the supervisory responsibilities related to the work he/she will perform.
• Must be cooperative and be able to communicate information and instructions in a clear and concise manner.
• Must have had previous operations experience.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.