Sprague Operating Resources LLC · 1 day ago
Control Room Operator (2nd Class Engineer)
Fitchburg, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45/hr - $51/hr
1+ years expSprague Operating Resources LLC is a company that has been providing energy solutions for over 150 years. They are hiring a Control Room Operator responsible for the safe and efficient operation of power plants, including monitoring processes and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
EnergyFuelNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Start-up, operate, shut down and secure equipment under normal and emergency conditions from the control room or in the field
Troubleshoot and perform basic mechanical skills to assist the facility team with preventative and reactive maintenance activities
Understand the process and process components in order to be able to properly access and carry out equipment and system’s proper lock out-tagout (LOTO), de-energization, zero energy verification, etc
Ensure all plant rounds are completed for the inspections of all facility machinery for malfunctions and / or potential failures
Maintain all logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report any irregularities
Ability to understand, perform and ensure the completion of facility water chemistry testing and the active dosing and adjustment of control treatment chemicals within recommended limits. Repair and calibrate equipment as required
Identify hazardous and/or unsafe conditions or work practices, notify supervisor and take action to correct as required
Must have the ability to understand process controls, monitor equipment and evaluate the plant production equipment and output, including efficiency and related variables
Monitor process variable feedback from controls (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.) for long term variances from normal trends and responds to the variances and issues instructions to ensure continued safe, reliable, and cost-effective power generation from the facility, while maintaining environmental standards
Be able to perform and ensure the routine preventive maintenance of components associated with ash removal, boiler and fuel systems, valves, pumps and other system components
Develop and maintain operating procedures to ensure consistent and safe operation
Conduct or assist in scheduled and forced outage maintenance work
Supervise, coordinate or assist contractors performing work at the facility
Qualification
Required
Valid driver's license
Power Plant operations and/or maintenance experience is required
Must possess a Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer License
1 or 2 years related experience and/or training in similar position
Knowledge of combustion conditions, gas burner and boiler and turbine generator operations, and water treatment
Must have basic computer skills, including data entry
Must possess basic math skills
Good verbal communications skills are essential
Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and can work without direct supervision
Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery
Must work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures
Must be a committed team member and be able to pool our knowledge and energy to work in tandem to completely understand and productively respond to all business challenges
Benefits
401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee’s contribution
Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague
Paid Volunteer Time
Tuition reimbursement
Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs
Wellness Program
Company
Sprague Operating Resources LLC
To view all current openings, please visit: www.spragueenergy.com/careers.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-06-02Acquired
2013-10-25IPO
Leadership Team
David Glendon
Chairman
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