D.E.C. Control Room Operator - ET0905 - DENTON ENERGY CENTER
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Denton Energy Center Control Room Operator
Position ID: ET0905
Department/Division: Electric/Denton Energy Center
Reports to: Denton Energy Center Operations Supervisor
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for all operational aspects of the plant, including personnel and equipment safety during the shift by coordinating, directing, and performing all operational
check-outs of plant equipment, and systems. Conducts responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. In the absence of Operations Supervisor the
Control Room Operator is the senior most representative of the operations team.
Essential Functions:
Ensures proper start-up and operation of the generating units and auxiliary plant equipment from inside and outside the control room.
Completes operational log entries and turnover of proper documentation for communication to other shifts.
Supports the operational readiness of the Generation Facility not limited to fuel systems, generating units, auxiliary equipment, and other environmental controls.
Provides on-the-job training and operational direction to Plant Operators.
Administers LOTO (lock-out/tag-out), confined space, and hot work procedures.
Assist in Development of plant specific production operating procedures.
Responsible for day- to-day operation of the power plant to ensure the safe, cost effective, efficient and environmentally sound production of bulk electrical energy.
Performs troubleshooting and documentation and assists in the resolution of problems.
Monitors and ensures compliance of all safety policies and procedures with all employees including contractor personnel.
Maintains full operational knowledge of plant distributive control systems.
Assists or fills in for Plant Operator as needed.
Represents the plant’s best interest at all times.
Supervises compliance of all safety policies and procedures with all employees including contractor personnel.
Assigns cleaning areas for shifts and/or personnel.
Assesses the capabilities of the operation staff and analyzes deficiencies.
Supervises and directs the overall plant production activities.
Additional Duties:
Complies with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provides input/documentation for parts, tools, and safety equipment as needed.
Provides evaluation and qualification feedback to Manager for assigned personnel.
Assists in contractor supervision during planned and unplanned outages and/or other plant requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
5 years prior Power / Process plant experience.
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra
and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, and electrical one-line, schematic, and logic diagrams.
Knowledge of and ability to apply the basic principles of physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and combustion.
Knowledge of instrumentation and control concepts.
Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and how it is applied in a power plant environment.
Thorough knowledge of plant hazards and approaches to protecting both personnel and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of corporate and plant policies and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of plant environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
Thorough knowledge of Fire and Accident Prevention Techniques and methods of responding to fire and accidents in the plant.
Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
Thorough knowledge of the system flow paths, operating theory, requirements, and limitations of the engine, generator, auxiliaries, and all balance of plant systems and equipment, as
it pertains to his/or job duties.
Knowledge of plant water treatment systems operating theory, requirements, and limitations including chemical feed equipment, demineralization system, water pretreatment equipment, and
water quality control system as it applies to his/her job duties.
Knowledge of action required in case of an accidental release.
Knowledge of the principles of equipment lubrication as it applies to his/her job duties.
Knowledge of the operation and limitations on pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors, heat transfer equipment, piping components as it applies to his/her job duties.
Thorough knowledge of equipment, system, and plant protective schemes, sequence of operation and response to abnormal conditions.
Knowledge of safe techniques for handling gases and chemicals.
Ability to interpret, diagnose, and respond to plant emergencies.
Thorough knowledge of air and water quality requirements, and the associated emissions / reporting, monitoring equipment as it applies to his / her job duties.
Thorough knowledge of factors affecting plant emissions (air, water, and noise).
Thorough knowledge of Balance of Plant systems start-up, normal operation, emergency, and shutdown of plant.
Thorough knowledge of equipment isolation and tagging procedures.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
Experience responding to plant abnormal situations, alarms, and emergencies.
Thorough knowledge of the location, purpose and proper use of the plant safety equipment.
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to work rotating shifts and / or overtime when requested
Preferences:
Experience aligning, switching, isolating, and paralleling electrical equipment and systems.
Five years prior Power / Process plant experience.
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: E
Sitting: M
Walking: E
Lifting: I
Carrying: I
Pushing/Pulling: I
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: I
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: M
Balancing: I
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of hand tools, writing utensils and computers.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in well-lighted, heated and/or air conditioned indoor office/shop environment with adequate ventilation or in a shop environment
with adequate ventilation. Occasionally, this position will be required to work outdoors, possibly during inclement weather.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 1/4/2018
Revision Date: N/A