The Hunterstown Generation Station is an advanced natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant with a capacity of 810 MW. It employs three GE 7FB.04 combustion turbines, which effectively convert natural gas into mechanical energy, along with a GE D11 steam turbine that efficiently utilizes waste heat to enhance overall energy output. This state-of-the-art configuration ensures optimal efficiency and reliable electricity generation while minimizing environmental impact.
Opportunity Summary
The Hunterstown Control Room Operator (CRO) serves as both Control Room Operator (CRO) and Outside Operator (OO). This position is responsible for monitoring the status of all plant systems on a continuous basis. As the CRO, this position ensures that alarms and upset conditions are properly cleared by taking appropriate corrective actions; executes plant shut-down and start-up procedures, as required, and ensures that the plant meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner. As the OO, this position ensures that all equipment is lubricated and operating properly in accordance with approved procedures, guidelines, equipment technical manuals and operating directives from plant management.
Primary Duties
Control Room Operator serves as both a Control Room Operator and Outside Operator.
Assist with the start-up, operation, and shutdown of all equipment, including turbine/generators.
Ensure that all equipment, including the combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, and auxiliaries are operating safely and efficiently.
Fully support and actively participate in NAES Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Programs.
Accept personal responsibility for own safety. Adhere to, support, and help enforce all company safety and environmental rules, policies, and procedures.
Ensure that the daily log and other plant records are filled out in a timely and accurate manner, including electrical output, steam output, emissions output, fuel consumed, water consumed and heat rates.
Conduct periodic log and record review to ensure that tag out procedures, equipment status and designated administrative systems are functioning effectively.
Participate in the administrative maintenance of plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
Communicate plant abnormalities to the other plant personnel and /or management.
Monitor performance of plant equipment and take appropriate corrective action as required when alarms are activated.
Participate as assigned in staff training.
Follow shift relief procedures and ensure accurate and complete presentation and delivery of all plant issues and concerns. The on-duty Technician cannot leave until properly relieved.
Be proficient in the operation of all plant equipment, and proactively monitor all plant equipment and systems.
Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and diagnosing equipment failures/anomalies.
Assist with control measures during plant upset conditions, including containment, control, and corrective actions.
Support the Maintenance of plant equipment on normal shifts and during outages as plant status allows.
Actively support the Maintenance Team in the execution of maintenance plans by providing support (Lockout/Tagout), equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, or other areas as needed.
Complete other tasks as requested by the Operations Manager.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.
Working Relationships
The Control Room Operator reports to the Operations Manager and responds to directions from the Operations Manager, Plant Manager and CTO Tech - CRO. The CRO gives direction to operations and maintenance personnel.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
Regular scheduled workweek is based on a 12 hour rotating shift. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.
Compensation
Compensation: Starts at $44.79 per hour. Increased to $49.76 per hour after 6 months of employment.
Job Qualifications
Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school.
Minimum of two years’ experience in power plant operations desirable.
Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations and chemical handling requirements is required.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management and inspection/recording of plant parameters is highly desirable.
Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls desirable.
Extensive working knowledge of power plant industry desirable.
Experience as a process operator, with secondary skill sets in Electrical/Instrument and Controls and/or mechanical maintenance in operating or generating plant.
Experience in the direct operation of a combined cycle large frame gas turbine power plant preferred.
Must be able to successfully complete the NAES Operator Qualification Program in policy defined period.
Must have excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times.
About NAES
NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.
NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Control Room Operations: Intermediate
O&M - Operations & Maintenance: Intermediate
Gas Turbines: Intermediate
Power Plant Operations: Intermediate
Power Plant Fundamentals: Intermediate
Power Generation: Intermediate
IC&E - Electric, Instrument &Cnrls: Intermediate
Verbal and Written Communications: Intermediate
Water Chemistry: Intermediate
Water Treatment: Intermediate
Behaviours
Preferred
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Education
Preferred
Technical/other training or better in Power Plant Technology or related field
High School or better
Experience
Required
Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations and chemical handling requirements is required
Must be able to successfully complete the NAES Operator Qualification Program in policy defined period
Preferred
Minimum of two years’ experience in power plant operations desirable
Theoretical and practical knowledge of combustion/steam turbine operations, closed system steam generation, industrial safety, hazardous waste management and inspection/recording of plant parameters is highly desirable
Experience with piping and instrument schematics and process controls desirable
Extensive working knowledge of power plant industry desirable
Experience as a process operator, with secondary skill sets in Electrical/Instrument and Controls and/or mechanical maintenance in operating or generating plant
Experience in the direct operation of a combined cycle large frame gas turbine power plant preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Driver's License
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Utilities
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