Control Room Operator

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING! Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Control Room Operator for a direct-hire opportunity with one of our largest clients located in Stanton, TN! Title: Control Room Operator Location: Stanton, TN (Onsite required) Role Type: Direct Hire/FTE Pay Rate: $41.00/hr *Offering a $10K signing bonus and $5K relocation assistance bonus for relocation over 50 miles. Key Accountabilities: • Performs all shift operations and maintenance, including startup and shutdown of utility systems and ancillary equipment • Perform operations in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and prudent safety standards • Participation in the basic safety processes as key member of the Site Safety committee, leading monthly safety meetings and having a shared responsibility for the site's overall safety performance • Respond to abnormalities and take corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and prudent industry best practices • Conducts multiple rounds per shift of the Central Utility Plant to inspect equipment, ensure systems are functional, collect/log performance data, and communicate operational problems in real time • Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary • Ensures accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders, and other administrative documents • Performs routine water chemistry testing and makes necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency. • Checks daily consumption rates of chemicals, gasses, fuels, water and other consumables; monitors inventories and initiates action to replenish as needed • Performs plant electrical switching and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of equipment in accordance with approved procedures • Performs electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks as assigned • Investigates plant problems, incidents, accidents and unusual events, and provides accurate information, analysis, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow-up plans • Reads and records gauges and meters. Performs routine operational tests and adjustments on all power plant systems and components as required • Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins as needed Qualifications • Must have a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of five (5) years of power plant experience in operations and maintenance. • Must have knowledge of utility plant mechanical and electrical equipment, including gas turbines, HRSG’s, motors, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, pollution control equipment, AC/DC electrical distribution, control systems, and associated maintenance functions. • Experience with natural gas fired combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), electrical, chillers, compressed air, water softeners, and emissions control systems • Knowledge of and experience with at least four (4) of the following skills: pipefitting, welding, machining, rigging, rotating machine repair, fabrication, machine alignment, basic vibration analysis, and basis understanding of electrical test equipment • Knowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC/DC electrical theory, heat transfer, fluid flow, thermal dynamics and chemistry • Knowledge of chemistry and power plant chemical applications • Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plants