Gasification Plant Control Operator

2 months ago

Linden, United States Aries Clean Technologies Full time

Job Description

Aries Clean Technologies has constructed and commissioned an integrated domestic sludge gasification facility at its site in Linden, NJ. The plant consists of four plant unit operating systems, i.e., a sludge drying plant, a fluidized bed gasifier, heat generation and recovery plant and an emission control unit. Aries is seeking to hire a Board Operator reporting directly to the O&M Manager.


The Control Room Operator will respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shut-down and start-up procedures and ensure that the plant meets it’s generating requirements while operating in a safe and environmentally efficient manner. At times, the Control Room Operator will lead and direct other employees on their shift to address various plant conditions.


Key Responsibilities and Important Duties

  • Control the operation of systems including sludge drying, fluidized bed gasifier, heat generation and recovery plant, electrical, fire protection, emission control unit.
  • Read and interpret meters, gauges, recorders, and annunciators to determine system operating conditions; takes action within prescribed normal and emergency operating procedures.
  • Adjust and monitor temperatures, pressures, flow and levels on station primary system components for plant optimization.
  • Initiate and conduct periodic surveillance tests on operating safety checks and tests on operating conditions.
  • Identifying problems that arise and resolving them.
  • Maintain required logs and calculations; observe these logs for indications of faulty operation; notify supervisor of abnormal system conditions.
  • Monitor operation of systems and components including pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, grates, augers, conveyors, dust collections, etc.
  • Monitors operability of fire protection systems, emergency backup equipment, electrical supply equipment and instrumentation associated with station systems and components.
  • Monitoring emissions control equipment
  • Accurately reading and recording data, and reporting equipment malfunctions or trends, which indicate possible equipment danger.
  • Identifying and correcting abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations
  • Understand and train other Operators on the operating principles of the sludge gasification facility, components.
  • Plan and oversee maintenance work activities, including day to day maintenance, planned outage maintenance, and unplanned maintenance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience

  • 10+ years working experience in maintaining facilities or related industries with one or more of the following processes: power generation, wastewater treatment, materials drying, gas processing.
  • Troubleshooting process unit operations and in process improvement
  • Startup and commissioning

Preferred Knowledge

  • Knowledge of or familiarity with some of the following: drying technologies, gasification, and/or materials handling
  • Production planning
  • Unit operation functionality including the strengths and weaknesses of various unit operations and their limitations.
  • Problem solving techniques.

Skills & Competencies

  • All Control Board Operators must have strong leadership and motivational skills, and the ability to stay alert while sitting for long periods of time.
  • Must have basic computer, oral and written communications skills, and problem solving and decision-making ability.
  • Must be able to read Blueprints, P&IDs, and understand schematic specifications and vendor technical manuals.
  • An understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
  • Thorough knowledge of equipment isolation and tagging procedures.
  • Experience responding to plant abnormal situations, alarms, and emergencies.
  • Thorough knowledge of the location, purpose and proper use of the plant safety equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot process unit operations based on experience and broad overall experience.
  • Knowledge of plant hazards and approaches to protecting both personnel and equipment.
  • Knowledge in Environmental Protection, including associated plant systems, equipment, limits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Knowledge of first aid and CPR.

Personal Attributes

  • Must be able to function well in a fast-paced environment under demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions.
  • Ability to work in an outdoor plant environment and around operating equipment.
  • Ability to climb equipment ladders to access elevated platforms in a vertical plant.
  • Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Assertive self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality
  • Self-motivated to accomplish the individual and company goals and objectives
  • Team oriented / ability to work in a team (e.g. ability to contribute as a team member through a positive “can-do” attitude).


Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified.


It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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