Control Operator - Third Class

The Roseton power plant is a dual fuel-fired 1,210 MW nameplate facility using tangentially fired Combustion Engineering steam boilers and GE 3600 RPM turbines and is capable of running on both natural gas and fuel oil. The facility supplies power into the NYISO Zone G market / Lower Hudson Valley capacity zone. Roseton is located 43 miles north of New York City.

Roseton Generating LLC is hiring a Control Operator – Third Class to operate equipment at fossil fueled generating stations. This position has the opportunity to advance in class level based on time in the role and successful passing of a level 2 Operator test. Roseton Generating Station is a 1,200 MW steam to electric power plant.  Oil and natural gas are burned to generate 4.2 MMlb/hr of steam at 2,600 psig and 1050 F. The steam spins a turbine/generator to make electricity.  The nature of the process is hazardous if not controlled properly. It is the Operators job to ensure the safety of this process by detecting and mitigating process upsets and abnormal conditions. 

Responsibilities:

• Under direct supervisor operate equipment and auxiliaries from a control center at fossil fueled steam electric generating stations

• Regulate equipment based on data provided by plant instruments and computers

• Monitor meter gauges, recorders, and computer screens

• Adjust controls to regulate/control power output of the stations

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues within the control center

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance at the plant as needed

• Assist higher level Control Operators as needed

• Other duties as assigned including operations and maintenance work not normally performed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Basic knowledge of power station operation and mechanics of equipment operation

• Able to push, pull, turn, and position parts and tools

• Able to perform strenuous work while standing or sitting

• Able to push, pull, lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Previous power plant or boiler experience preferred

• Starting Pay Rate - $37.85 per hour

Working Conditions:

• 12 hour rotating shift

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

• Exposure to various temperatures, weather conditions, heights, and confined spaces

• Exposure to loud noise, high voltage electricity, heat, dust, fumes, and hazardous chemicals

• Must be able to wear applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and Flame Retardant Clothing (FRC)