Control Room Operator

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.
Title: Control Room Operator
Position Type: Contract
Location: Blackstone, MA
Reports to: Operations & Maintenance Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
PIC Group has an immediate need for a state of Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer Licensed Control Room Operator who will be supporting a 578MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine site. The Control Room Operator reports directly to the Operations & Maintenance Manager, and will monitor and control operations, ensuring the efficient and safe production of electricity. The Control Room Operator will contribute to maintaining optimal performance, responding to alarms, and collaborating with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure mechanical integrity and overall plant operation compliance with regulations, OEM specifications, and industry safety practices.
• Take decisive corrective action to protect personnel and property, preventing hazardous or catastrophic events whenever possible.
• Communicate effectively with licensed operators, plant management, and corporate entities both orally and in writing.
• Assign daily tasks, including equipment health checks, housekeeping, and repairs, to outside operators.
• Recognize and address unsafe conditions or anomalies in the plant promptly.
• Provide essential remedial training for operators in the interest of safety and professional development.
• Issue oral and written instructions to plant personnel, logging all activities in the daily logbook.
• Familiarity with High-Pressure Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and EPA environmental regulations.
• Organize first response in case of an incident, maintaining records and reporting as per plant procedures.
• Ensure the quality of outside operator plant startup checks and daily plant equipment inspections.
• Oversee plant startup, shutdown, and economic operation according to OEM requirements.
• Generate Work Orders for equipment malfunctions, locate spare parts in the warehouse, and assist in inventory checks using a computerized system.
• Possess knowledge of the steam-water cycle, gas turbine operation, critical parameters, and limitations.
• Complete assigned training on time.
• Experience with using DCS control systems, including alarm checks, trend creation, and troubleshooting.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Control Room Operator in a power plant, with a preference for expertise in natural gas combined cycle technology.
• Familiarity with GE large frame turbines.
• Must be in possession of a MA 2nd class Engineer license.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety protocols and proficiency in emergency response procedures.
• Must consistently work a 12-hour rotating DuPont shift schedule.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk, stand, kneel, stoop without difficulty.
• Be able to tolerate noise commonly found in a power plant setting.
• Be able to manage temperature extremes.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; further technical education or a degree in a related field is advantageous.
• 5+ years as a Control Room Operator in a power plant.
• Expertise in natural gas combined cycle technology strongly preferred.

PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.