Control Room Operator

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Who we areFor more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our VisionReworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.Our BusinessReworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.Our ValueReworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.All that we're missing is you. Apply today!About the roleThe Control Room Operator (CRO) is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of the facility, performs assigned routine inspections and manipulative operations without close supervision and directs daily operational activities of all shift personnel, including Equipment Operators, Auxiliary Equipment Operators, Heavy Equipment Operators, Ash System Operators and Truck Drivers.Position Responsibilities:

• Places into service or removes from service boiler-turbine-generator systems and related auxiliary equipment such as valves, regulators, superheaters, feedwater heaters, cooling towers, sootblowers, fans, conveyors, augers, fuel feeders, pumps, compressors, lime slakers, atomizers, precipitators, etc.
• Starts, stops, parallels, separates, loads and unloads the turbine-generator unit and adjusts voltage on the generator to maintain power factor to control in-house vars.
• Observes proper operating procedures with reference to time and temperature when bringing a piece of equipment into service.
• Controls operating parameters from the distributed control system either manually or automatically, as required.
• Monitors various plant parameters, makes changes and directs operators as necessary to maintain the systems within specified limits.
• Records all equipment changes and any abnormal or unusual conditions that may exist on any piece of assigned equipment.
• Performs daily routine inspections of the distributed control system, the continuous emissions monitoring system, the governor controls, the automatic voltage regulator controls, the fire system annunciation panel, the sootblowing panel and the Bentley-Nevada turbine supervisory instrumentation, filling out necessary log sheets and writing maintenance work requests as needed.
• Assists the Shift Supervisor in the preparation of equipment lockouts and tagouts.
• Supports NERC/FERC/FRCC Internal Compliance Program (ICP), ensuring that all applicable policies and procedures follow current NERC/FERC/FRCC requirements and standards.
• Directs and assists operators in troubleshooting of plant equipment.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs additional tasks as directed by the Shift Supervisor, or his or her designee.Position Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
  • Must be able to pass respirator fit testing on a daily basisCertifications and Training Requirements for the successful candidate to obtain:
    • Completion of the GPI Learn LP qualification requirements.
    • Completion of the Control Room Operator Job Demonstration Manual.
    • Completion of equipment permissive, trips, and alarms.
    • Completion of at least one year's experience as an Equipment Operator or related outside experience.Base requirements for newly hired Control Room Operators:
      • Completion of Equipment Operator qualifications within first six months of hire, including GPI Learn LP qualification requirements.
        • Completion of Control Room Operator qualifications within twelve months of hire, including GPI Learn LP qualification requirements.
          • Must have a thorough knowledge of the principles of operation, function and construction of steam boilers, theory and chemistry of combustion, boiler water quality control, turbine-generators, continuous emissions monitoring equipment, and auxiliary equipment and systems.
          • Must have a clear understanding of equipment interlocks, alarms and trips and must understand how the various plant control loops respond and the speed at which they respond in both normal and abnormal operating conditions.
          • Must have the ability to react quickly and with good judgment during emergencies.
          • Must be an effective communicator, commanding respect, and full cooperation of other operators.
          • Must have a high school education or equivalent and must have completed Reworld's operator training program requirements for the position or must have had equivalent power plant work-related experience.
          • Must have successfully completed both an oral and written review to ensure that he or she is qualified to accept and assume the responsibilities of the position.
          • Must be ASME/QRO certified or obtain within one year of employment.
          • Must be respirator fit qualified.Physical Demands of the Role:
            • Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
            • Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
            • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
            • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
            • Consistently work in various weather conditionsShift:
              • 12 hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidaysWhat Reworld Offers You:
                • Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
                • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
                • 401k - match up to 7%
                • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
                • Paid Parental Leave
                • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
                • Tuition Reimbursement
                • Employee Referral BonusOur DEI CommitmentReworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights ()Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.

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