Support Systems Control Room Operator 48/36

Position Summary Description

Responsible for the safe efficient operations of the Support System and Effluent Processing Facility (EPF) control systems, and directs activities of the operating personnel.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Associates degree preferred, high school diploma/GED required and five (5) years of power plant operations experience in a coal fired power plant preferred. In order to bid on the position of SSCRO, you must have all Support Systems Operator training completed successfully.

Core Competencies: Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical Thinking, Outcome Driven, Professional

Technical Competencies/Skills:

• Power Plant Operating Principles
• Electrical Circuits/voltage/amperage
• Water and Wastewater treatment
• Flue gas desulphurization
• Isolating system components
• Control boards
• System protection/relays
• Environmental Control Systems
• CEMS equipment
• EPF area and landfill
• Safety/Environmental Processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Soft Competencies/Skills:

• Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communications
• Time Management
• Dependability/Reliability
• Integrity
• Self-Motivation
• Quality Control/Continuous Improvement
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Delegation

Essential Functions

• Meets with the SSCRO being relieved for special directions and plant operating conditions.
• Communicates information regarding conditions and events to Operations personnel during shift changes.
• Maintains daily shift activity log, including reviews and addition of pertinent operating information.
• Performs or delegates actions required for maintaining in-service or return-to-service Support Systems equipment and related auxiliary equipment.
• Assures and maintains environmental and operating parameters for all FGD/EPF areas.
• Continuously monitors and interprets CEMS instrument data, reports and alarms to assure environmentally compliant plant operation.
• Prepares specific reports and records as assigned with regard to equipment failures, operations, maintenance, etc.
• Attends and participates in professional, safety, technical, and supervisory training.
• Trains Operations personnel and assists in the training of contract personnel as assigned.
• Issues and audits all plant non-emergency firewater permits.
• Handles all after hours calls to the plant including submitting report off forms to the correct supervisor.
• Assist Operations Supervisor with employee performance feedback and coaching. Required to administer the plant LOTO system and confined space permits per plant procedures as required to allow maintenance activities to be performed safely.
• Takes a pro-active approach regarding personal safety, safety of others, and complying with all OSHA and SECI safety rules and completion of all necessary on-line classroom safety courses as directed. Participates in safety briefings and safety meetings.
• Takes a pro-active approach to environmental rules and regulations governing the operation of SGS and completion of all necessary or on-line classroom environmental courses as directed. Reports all environmental reportable incidents.
• Assures that priorities of maintenance repair work requests set by subordinates are appropriate.
• Directs the activities and supports the Operations Supervisor in the supervision of Operations Personnel
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned

Physical Requirements

Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Working Conditions

Some travel and work outside of normal business hours. Occasional travel to business meetings and remote facilities, including power plants, pipelines, gas storage facilities and related business offices may be required. While working in certain areas of the plant there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment. Required to work rotating 12-hour shifts and must be able to work extended hours and be available for call out duties as required. Expected to remain on duty until properly relieved.

“Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.”