The Control Room Operator monitors and manages plant systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of a renewable wood bioenergy facility, responding to alarms, adjusting processes, and maintaining safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor plant systems and equipment continuously from the control room.
Respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
Manage and control plant processes such as chip feed, fuel feed, furnace, dryer, and pellet presses.
Adjust production line processes based on system signals and operational data.
Operate computers and HMI touch screens to monitor and correct operational parameters.
Maintain safety standards, equipment temperature, and working schedules.
Assess and resolve equipment malfunctions and operational issues using technical skills.
Communicate effectively with team members and respond to operational calls and alarms.
Perform calculations related to flow, pressure, and performance metrics for plant operations.
Follow written and verbal instructions, safety rules, and operational procedures.
Requirements
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and written procedures.
Ability to use basic hand tools.
Must possess basic computer math skills.
Able to learn how to operate HMI touch screens.
Strong aptitude in math ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure, performance and meter calculations.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience in wood products, furnace dryer operations, or similar manufacturing environment.
Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Ability to work shift assignments up to 12 hours that include weekends, nights or rotating shifts.
Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve hours a day.
Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
Willing and able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
Be comfortable climbing ladders, conveyors, working at heights and on steel grating.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.
Benefits & Perks
Work shift assignments up to 12 hours including weekends, nights, or rotating shifts
Ability to work in outdoor environments and in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
Willingness and ability to work around moving equipment and machinery
Willingness and ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Willingness and ability to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to 12 hours a day
Willingness and ability to climb ladders, conveyors, work at heights, and on steel grating
Competitive salary (implied by the role, specific range not provided)
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