Control Room Operator

• Operate plant functions from the control room. • Manage chip feed system, fuel feed system, furnace, dryer system, primary and secondary sizing and pellet presses. • Act as overall contact for plant operations. • Monitoring: Checking indicator screens and signal lights, and monitoring production rates and system statuses. Monitor spark detection equipment. Manage and monitor various levels and feed rated to ensure continuous plant operation. • Adjusting: Translating signals into production realities and adjusting production line processes. Operate computers, monitors and corrects operational values. • Maintaining: Maintaining working schedules, equipment temperature, and safety standards • Resolving issues: Assess and adjust accordingly to criticality of potential malfunctions and equipment failures, and using technical skills to resolve problems • Communicating: Communicating with team members and responding to calls for assistance. Multi-task with equipment alarms and radio commands/communication. • 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 • Knowledge of generating unit operation, engineering, or maintenance practices

• 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. • Be able to use basic hand tools. • Must possess basic computer & math skills. • Able to learn how to operate HMI touch screens. • High school diploma or GED. • Experience in wood products, furnace/dryer operations, or similar manufacturing environment • High attention to detail. • Ability to work under stressful conditions. • Problem solving skills. • Prior experience working in a Control Room • Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) 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 qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. This position is not eligible for visa support.