Senior Control Room Operator (1604)
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Main Purpose of the Position
To oversee plant operations from the control room, ensuring systems function correctly and providing expert operational support for daily activities.
Job Objectives
Safety and Documentation: To maintain a safe work environment, follow EHSS standards, and ensure accurate safety-related documentation.
Process Monitoring: To continuously monitor and control site processes using DCS and other control systems to ensure efficiency and reliability.
Equipment Operation: To start, stop, and adjust equipment based on system readings, alarms, and engineering instructions.
Communication and Coordination: To serve as the communication hub between field operators, supervisors, and external service providers, ensuring smooth operations.
Training and Leadership: To train team members on control systems to ensure operational knowledge and continuity.
Incident Response and Reporting: To respond to irregularities, maintain logs, and provide accurate handover and process reports.
Customer Satisfaction: To ensure product supply reliability, quality, and flexibility to meet customer needs.
Problem-Solving and Support: To collaborate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Formal Qualifications/Education
- Essential
- Diploma or associate degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial technology, or a related technical field
- Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology is preferred but not mandatory
- Relevant certifications:
- Power Industry Standards:
- NERC Reliability Coordinator or System Operator Certification (essential for grid interaction roles)
- Gasification Process Operations Certification (available through specialized industry training programs or OEMs)
- Combined Cycle Power Plant Operations Training (for facilities that integrate gasification with combined-cycle systems)
- Emergency and Safety Management Certifications:
- Incident Command System (ICS) Certification (FEMA/NIMS) for emergency coordination
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (mandatory in many facilities)
- Control Systems Expertise:
- Advanced SCADA/HMI Training for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems
- DCS Training in systems like ABB, Siemens, or Emerson DeltaV, often customized for gasification facilities
- Environmental and Regulatory Compliance:
- ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Management Systems
- Environmental Emissions Control Training (e.g., SOx, NOx, and CO2 mitigation strategies)
- Optional certifications:
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- NFPA 70E Certification
Job Related Work Experience
Essential
Work experience in process operations, especially in Power Generation combined cycle 3-5 Years
Experience in control room or control board operations 1-2 Years
Experience in responding to system alarms, troubleshooting issues, and supporting emergency shutdowns
Preferred
Experience in a refinery plant and/or the petrochemical industry / DCS control system for plant operations
Job Related Knowledge and skills
- Technical knowledge of all control room operations activities, tasks and responsibilities
- Proficient
- Knowledge of gas turbines and steam turbine operations
- Proficiency in operating and monitoring DCS, SCADA, or similar control systems
- Understanding of critical equipment such as gasifiers, heat exchangers, pumps, and compressors
- Ability to multitask, perform under stressful conditions, and respond and adapt to changing conditions
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Communication skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to details
- Advanced
- MS Office
Responsibilities
- Financial responsibility:
- No budget/financial responsibility
- Responsibility for staff:
- No staff reporting into this position
- Time span of impact:
- Immediate: 1 – 7 days
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Internal Clients/Contacts
External Clients/Contacts
Direct line manager
Suppliers and vendors
Technical professionals
Admin staff
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Work outputs
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Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The incumbent may therefore be required to perform other duties not specified here from time to time.
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