Control Room Operator - MA or NJ Licensed

Springfield, MA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $19.00 - $26.00

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career advancement potential

equal opportunity employment

safety-focused workplace

Job Description

PIC Group, Inc. is a leading global service provider specializing in the power generation industry. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, PIC Group recruits top talent to support its diverse operations across multiple locations worldwide. With a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and innovation, the company ensures that its employees work within an environment that fosters professional growth and delivers superior results. PIC Group offers various opportunities for skilled individuals to advance their careers in power plant operations, maintenance, and engineering.

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Job Requirements

Proven experience as a control room operator in a power plant, with a preference for expertise in natural gas combined cycle technology
Familiarity with GE 7E frame turbines
Must be in possession of a MA 2nd class Engineer license or NJ Red or Gold Seal
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively
Comprehensive understanding of safety protocols and proficiency in emergency response procedures
Must consistently work a 12-hour rotating DuPont shift schedule

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
further technical education or a degree in a related field is advantageous
possession of a Massachusetts 2nd Class Engineer License or New Jersey Red or Gold Seal License
proven experience as a control room operator in a power plant, preferably with natural gas combined cycle technology
familiarity with GE 7E frame turbines
strong analytical and problem-solving skills
ability to work collaboratively in a team
effective communication skills
comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols and emergency procedures
proficiency with DCS control systems

Job Duties

Ensure mechanical integrity and overall plant operation compliance with regulations, OEM specifications, and industry safety practices
Take decisive corrective action to protect personnel and property, preventing hazardous or catastrophic events whenever possible
Communicate effectively with licensed operators, plant management, and corporate entities both orally and in writing
Assign daily tasks, including equipment health checks, housekeeping, and repairs, to outside operators
Recognize and address unsafe conditions or anomalies in the plant promptly
Provide essential remedial training for operators in the interest of safety and professional development
Issue oral and written instructions to plant personnel, logging all activities in the daily logbook
Familiarity with High-Pressure Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and EPA environmental regulations
Organize first response in case of an incident, maintaining records and reporting as per plant procedures
Ensure the quality of outside operator plant startup checks and daily plant equipment inspections
Oversee plant startup, shutdown, and economic operation according to OEM requirements
Generate Work Orders for equipment malfunctions, locate spare parts in the warehouse, and assist in inventory checks using a computerized system
Possess knowledge of the steam-water cycle, gas turbine operation, critical parameters, and limitations
Complete assigned training on time
Experience with using DCS control systems, including alarm checks, trend creation, and troubleshooting

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