Control Room Operator Needed to Relocate to MT in Phoenix

Date Posted: Friday, February 28, 2025

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Job Description

My name is Dan Cohen, and I am a Manufacturing recruiter working with a well-respected Power Plant in southeast MT, that has been searching for a Control Room Operator with experience such as yours. The Control Room Operator Trainee must possess a proven knowledge of steam plant systems and scrubber operations and demonstrate ability to learn the main control board operating procedures and logic and work toward being able to relieve the Control Room Operator during his absence.  In addition, a Control Room Operator Trainee must have the ability to perform the job duties of the Journeyman System Operator.  This includes the ability to operate individual systems in the plant to support unit operation during normal operating conditions, start-ups and shutdowns. Special projects such as testing and clearance work will also be required.  A CROT is expected to complete the training program, and complete the hours and testing required to become a Control Room Operator within one year.  ****THIS IS A RELOCATION TO MONTANA****

 
What you will do: 

  1. Relieve Control Room Operator on the Main Control Board when necessary.
  2. Ability to replace the JSO in the Plant when necessary.
  3. Train or assist in training apprentices and JIT's.
  4. Help maintenance personnel troubleshoot and solve problems.
  5. Maintain accurate record keeping (readings and log sheets)
  6. Must have a good understanding of clearance process.
  7. Complete all training as assigned by Technical Training and the Operations Department, including training on the simulator, classroom, and on the job training.
  8. Walk down both boilers and become adept at analyzing boiler firing conditions.
  9. Must work toward attainment of 1st Class Boiler License from the State of Montana within first 6 months.
  10. Work and function well on rotating 12-hour shifts, or dayshifts as assigned.

 

Basic Qualifications 

  1. High School Diploma/GED
  2. Must have completed the Journeyman System Operator (JSO) requirements; Minimum 3 years power plant experience, or equivalent heavy industrial operations experience; or Completion of a formal coal-fired power plant apprenticeship/training program with a minimum of 6000 hours of on the job training.
  3.  Must have current 1st Class Boiler License or be able to obtain in the 1st six months. (Company Paid)

License or Certificate Requirements:

  1. Valid Drivers’ License
  2. Passed or be able to pass the PPL Skilled Trades Testing/EEI MASS testing.
  3. Must pass the associated knowledge test, written and/or practical.

This company is going to be selective, but they are urgently looking to fill this role. We are in the process of arranging phone interviews so if this is something that would be of interest to you, or if you know of anyone that I should be in contact with, please reach out to me at your earliest convenience.

For additional information please contact Dan Cohen at 314-788-6533 or send your confidential resume to Dan.Cohen@GoGpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.