Working with APS Solutions

APS Solutions bridges the gap between specialized professionals and industry-leading clients, ensuring the right talent is matched with critical power and industrial projects. Our mission is to streamline the deployment of technical experts to keep essential infrastructure running at peak performance.

Job Overview
Job Title: Control Room Operator

Project Type: Waste to Energy (WTE) Power Plant Operations

Duration: 2 - 3 years

Schedule: Modified Dupont

Compensation & Logistics
Mobilization: Standard

Technical Execution & Responsibilities
System Operations: Place into or remove from service boiler-turbine-generator systems and related auxiliary equipment using the Distributed Control System (DCS).

Generator Management: Start, stop, parallel, separate, load, and unload turbine-generator units; adjust voltage to maintain power factor and control in-house VARs.

Thermal Controls: Manage equipment transitions strictly according to time and temperature guidelines to protect plant assets.

Operational Leadership: Monitor plant parameters and direct field equipment operators and support drivers to maintain systems within specified limits.

Technical Expertise: Apply core knowledge of steam boiler mechanics, combustion chemistry, boiler water quality control, and turbine-generator functions.

Safety, Quality & Documentation
Environmental Compliance: Conduct daily inspections of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and control panels to guarantee emissions criteria are met.

Hazard Control: Assist the Shift Supervisor with equipment lockouts and tagouts (LOTO) to maintain an accident-free work environment.

Recordkeeping: Keep precise electronic or written records of all equipment configuration changes and abnormal conditions.

Requirements
Experience: Must have experience in Waste to Energy (WTE) power plant operations.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; completion of standard operator training programs or equivalent field work.

Technical Skills: Thorough knowledge of the principles of operation, function, and construction of steam boilers, theory/chemistry of combustion, boiler water quality control, and automatic voltage regulator controls.

Certifications: Valid jurisdictional driver license; must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.