Control Room Operator - Multi-Unit - Local 57 (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operate turbines, generators, boilers, combustion turbines and generators, and all associated systems and auxiliary equipment from the control center board, either manually or by automatic control, for safe, controlled production of electrical energy
- Monitor plant and auxiliary equipment operations at the control board, charts, meters, and gauges to insure proper plant operation
- Maintain proper voltage and current
- Synchronize the generator
- Control boiler temperature, steam flow, feed water and fuel flow during operations.
- Monitor and control plant pollution control equipment such as precipitators, SO2 scrubber equipment and NOx control equipment.
- Troubleshoot operating problems from control board, initiate corrective action when necessary, and take equipment in and out of service for repairs in a safe and orderly fashion.
- Coordinate with dispatchers to govern generator load and system voltage.
- Report load and restriction conditions to dispatchers and receive switching orders and initiate switching
- Maintain a shift log to ensure accurate records and prepare daily reports concerning plant heat rate, steam production, megawatt output, etc.
- Take hourly readings on plant equipment and systems for reporting operating status to plant engineer or other plant staff personnel for determining plant efficiency
- Direct and delegate orders to plant, maintenance, and equipment operators and helpers to maintain proper control of all generating systems and associated auxiliary systems and equipment
- Answer plant phones and direct calls to the requested individual or department as necessary
- Perform necessary housekeeping duties as assigned
- Train other CROs as requested
- Other duties similar to those listed above may be assigned. When management determines that it is efficient, employees in this classification may be assigned duties of less complexity.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Journeyman level or equivalent technical skills/qualifications (military, trade school, etc.) in one or more crafts (Mechanic, Electrician, Instrumentation & Control Technician or Control Room Operator.)
- At Least 3 years experience in the operation and or maintenance of large generating plant or similar industrial facility or process.
- Successfully pass a pre-employment exam which will determine applicant's knowledge and skill level of operating plant processes, electrical distribution, generation, water/steam cycles and turbine operation as one factor in the selection process.
- Effective communications skills
- Basic proficiency with computers and related software
- Demonstrated team working skills
- Must be able to work a rotating shift including weekends and holidays
- Must be available as necessary to cover for overtime, including weekends and holidays
- Must complete a respiratory evaluation and fit test
- Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the job.
- May be filled at the CRO Trainee, CRO, or CRO Certified level per attached hiring priority.
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: M-S 900 - 1900 day shift
Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $46.67 - $52.51 DOEBenefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City
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