Control Room Operator (CRO)

Role Overview

The Control Room Operator (CRO) monitors and controls the Lockport Cogeneration Facility to support safe, reliable, and efficient generation of electricity and process steam.

What You Will Do

The CRO will operate GE Frame 6B combustion turbines, HRSGs, the steam turbine generator, and associated balance-of-plant systems; respond to alarms and abnormal conditions; and perform plant startups and shutdowns.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The CRO will coordinate plant operations to meet generation and process steam requirements while maintaining established safety, environmental, and operating limits.

Requirements

• Associate degree in power plant technology, engineering technology, process technology, or a related field
• Experience in power plant operations, including control room operations, plant system monitoring, and the safe operation of combined heat and power or comparable generating facilities
• Strong knowledge of combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant systems
• Demonstrated capability to monitor and control electrical generation and steam production to maintain safe, reliable operations and meet process steam requirements
• Familiarity with plant water chemistry, water treatment systems, sampling and analysis, and safe chemical handling practices
• Proven troubleshooting skills with the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to equipment abnormalities, alarms, process upsets, and emergency conditions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for conveying plant conditions, operating requirements, and equipment issues to plant personnel and management

Benefits

• Base pay rate ranging from $39.07 to $54.77 per hour
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus