Expected hourly range
Control Operator I - $58.6444 to $60.4182 / hour
Control Operator II - $65.8262 to $66.8104 / hour
Control Operator III - $69.4387 to $71.5154 / hour
Constellation is looking for a Control Operator I/II/III at our Geysers in Middletown, CA.
Primary Purpose of Position
Accountable for manning the the power plant control room in an effort to assist the engineering team in operating and maintaining the power facility. Responsible for ongoing monitoring and safe operation of 800 MW combined cycle power plant in accordance with all safe engineering practices, including monitoring and oversight of environmental permit limits. Responsibilities include monitoring and operating performance monitoring equipment, creating and maintaining plant records, issuing lockout/tag-out permits, hot work permits and confined space entry permits. Accountable for proper implementation of lockout/tag-outs, how work permits and overall safety program and procedures for all disciples during assigned shift(s). Based on monitoring duties, analysis and troubleshooting, initiates and/or completes work requests for maintenance and repairs. Works with plant maintenance staff to identify and troubleshoot plant equipment. Performs routine and preventative maintenance when facility conditions allow, and assists with shutdown related maintenance and repairs. Maintains the facility's water treatment and water chemistry programs in conjunction with Water Treatment Technicians. Water treatment responsibilities include monitoring, testing and corrective action within defined parameters. Develops and maintains a variety of equipment and operational logs and other reports. Assists with identifying and implementing plant improvements and modifications including contributing to the development of operations, maintenance, safety and environmental policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
Entry level with practical operating knowledge required to perform the job.
Performs standardized, ongoing duties and tasks.
Makes routine decisions.
With guidance, ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities within a single trade, group of closely related tasks, or functional area.
Work is typically reviewed by others and reflects developing competency and basic skills.
Errors may require simple rework or correction of a single task.
Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
Works under direct supervision and within defined parameters.
Prioritizes basic tasks based on standard practices or guidance from others.
This Role can be filled as a Control Operator I, Control Operator II, or at the Control Operator III level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level. **
Minimum Qualifications for Control Operator I
High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
2-years of directly related experience, including familiarity with steam and electric power plant operations and equipment
Computer skills, including experience with spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
Minimum Qualifications for Control Operator II
High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
5-years directly related experience including applied knowledge of steam and electric power plant operations and equipment
Requires background and applied skills in a least three maintenance or technical disciplines such as engineering, mechanics, electronics, water chemistry, instrument and control and/or gas turbines
Computer skills, including experience with spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
Basic certifications or licenses
Valid state driver’s license
Minimum Qualifications for Control Operator III
High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
10-years directly related experience including applied knowledge of steam and electric power plant operations, with detailed knowledge of power plant equipment and operations, including theory
Requires extensive background and applied skills in most maintenance or technical disciplines
Computer skills, including experience with spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
Advanced certifications or licenses
Valid state driver’s license
Primary Purpose of Position
Accountable for manning the the power plant control room in an effort to assist the engineering team in operating and maintaining the power facility. Responsible for ongoing monitoring and safe operation of 800 MW combined cycle power plant in accordance with all safe engineering practices, including monitoring and oversight of environmental permit limits. Responsibilities include monitoring and operating performance monitoring equipment, creating and maintaining plant records, issuing lockout/tag-out permits, hot work permits and confined space entry permits. Accountable for proper implementation of lockout/tag-outs, how work permits and overall safety program and procedures for all disciples during assigned shift(s). Based on monitoring duties, analysis and troubleshooting, initiates and/or completes work requests for maintenance and repairs. Works with plant maintenance staff to identify and troubleshoot plant equipment. Performs routine and preventative maintenance when facility conditions allow, and assists with shutdown related maintenance and repairs. Maintains the facility's water treatment and water chemistry programs in conjunction with Water Treatment Technicians. Water treatment responsibilities include monitoring, testing and corrective action within defined parameters. Develops and maintains a variety of equipment and operational logs and other reports. Assists with identifying and implementing plant improvements and modifications including contributing to the development of operations, maintenance, safety and environmental policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations and plant procedures.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
Entry level with practical operating knowledge required to perform the job.
Performs standardized, ongoing duties and tasks.
Makes routine decisions.
With guidance, ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities within a single trade, group of closely related tasks, or functional area.
Work is typically reviewed by others and reflects developing competency and basic skills.
Errors may require simple rework or correction of a single task.
Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
Works under direct supervision and within defined parameters.
Prioritizes basic tasks based on standard practices or guidance from others.
This Role can be filled as a Control Operator I, Control Operator II, or at the Control Operator III level. Please see minimum qualifications list below for each level. **
Minimum Qualifications for Control Operator I
High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
2-years of directly related experience, including familiarity with steam and electric power plant operations and equipment
Computer skills, including experience with spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
Minimum Qualifications for Control Operator II
High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
5-years directly related experience including applied knowledge of steam and electric power plant operations and equipment
Requires background and applied skills in a least three maintenance or technical disciplines such as engineering, mechanics, electronics, water chemistry, instrument and control and/or gas turbines
Computer skills, including experience with spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
Basic certifications or licenses
Valid state driver’s license
Minimum Qualifications for Control Operator III
High School Diploma or equivalent and attendance at a trade school, military service, or equivalent
10-years directly related experience including applied knowledge of steam and electric power plant operations, with detailed knowledge of power plant equipment and operations, including theory
Requires extensive background and applied skills in most maintenance or technical disciplines
Computer skills, including experience with spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
Advanced certifications or licenses
Valid state driver’s license
