Control Room Operator chez NAES Corporation

Middlesex Generating is a landfill gas-fired cogeneration plant situated in Sayreville, NJ, boasting a 17-megawatt (MW) combined cycle facility. Central to its operation are two Solar Tarus T60 Solar Gas Turbines, ensuring efficiency. To maximize performance, we've seamlessly integrated an Elliot Steam Turbine and a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) into the system. This integration allows us to harness waste heat, thus optimizing our power generation process.

Opportunity Summary

The purpose of the Control Room Operator is to control, operate and maintain generation and auxiliary equipment in a manner that will ensure safety of personnel and equipment, promote high plant reliability, produce power economically and operate the generation facility in a manner to maintain the Landfill Gas Collection System goals and remain within environmental and regulatory compliance.

The Control Room Operator communicates with the MCUA, JP&L, and the Wellfield O&M Technicians to coordinate power generation, operations & maintenance activities in keeping with safe and efficient practices. The Control Room Operator controls all plant activities during his/her shift.

Your scope of responsibility as Control Room Operator will include the following primary functions:

• Operate the plant and all associated equipment under the direction of the Plant Manager, utilizing the DCS system to ensure operation within specified parameters.
• Perform simple and combined cycle plant startups, shutdowns, and casualty control safely and efficiently.
• Monitor plant operations and adjust as needed to optimize performance.
• Monitor and maintain emissions control equipment, adjusting as necessary to meet State and Federal permits.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures during operation to assist maintenance technicians in identifying required repairs.
• Perform proficiency watches outside the Control Room as required and effectively communicate plant status to the Plant Operator and Auxiliary Plant Operator.
• Maintain a clean and safe Control Room environment.
• Keep accurate records of plant operations, reviewing and analyzing records for pending failures.
• Conduct plant startups and shutdowns, as well as weekly and monthly checklists.
• Train and provide direction to Plant Operators in plant DCS operations.
• Accurately maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Proactively seek responsibility to support the company's business needs.
• Always exhibit professional behavior.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Participate in planned and forced outages and turnarounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Control Room Operator reports to the O&M Manager and gives direction to plant operators and assistant plant operators.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The Control Room Operator follows the 5-shift Modified DuPont rotating 12-hour shift schedule, providing 24/7 coverage through a structured rotation of day and night shifts to ensure consistent and reliable plant operation.

This position will occasionally necessitate extended working hours, and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status may also be required.

Compensation

This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $42.00 to $52.00 per hour, along with an annual performance bonus.

Core Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for a skilled Operator with power generation operations experience, coupled with a proven ability to contribute effectively to team success and consistently meet performance standards.

• Valid New Jersey Blue Seal boiler operator license or greater is required.

• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school. High school graduate or equivalent.

• Knowledge of power plant equipment, including motors, pumps, boilers, turbines, generators, fluid systems, chemical handling, water treatment systems, cooling towers, and pollution control equipment (such as dust suppression, bag house, scrubber, selective catalytic reduction unit), as well as AC and DC electrical distribution and control systems.
• Basic understanding of fundamental principles of physics, mathematics, AC and DC electrical theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermodynamics, chemistry, and metallurgy.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, such as P&IDs, single-line diagrams, schematics, and logics.
• Knowledge of power plant safety, particularly in areas such as chemical handling, high-energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with power plant equipment, as well as basic hand tools, portable electric and pneumatic tools, rigging equipment, and other implements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license, ensuring it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.