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Control Room Operator - Boiler Power Plant

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Control Room Operator - Power Plant

Alexandria, VA - commutable from: Lorton, Fairfax, VA & Washington, DC

$40 - $45 per hour + Full Benefits Package + Rotating Shift Schedule (7 days off every 2 weeks) + 401k match + Progression into Supervisory Positions + Training on ASME & QRO Certifications

Are you a Control Room Operator looking to join a leading company offering the opportunity to become the go to technical lead and with an outstanding work life balance with a rotating shift schedule which allows you 7 days off every 2 weeks?

On offer is a position where you will be the go-to technical lead with the opportunity to obtain your ASME & QRO certifications, which will allow you to progress your career quickly and work within a team of highly skilled experts.

This company are well established in a stable industry with a reputation for looking after their employees with excellent benefits packages, and internal promotion policies.

In this varied role, you will take on a senior position within the company whilst still having room for growth. This role includes monitoring the day-day boiler and plant operations ensuring the plant stays efficient and is running at full capacity, whilst co-supervising a team of highly skilled Technicians alongside the Maintenance Manager.

This role will suit a Control Room Operator looking to progress into supervisor positions in an environment which embraces teamwork and the ability to hone your technical skills.

The Role:

  • Monitor the plant operations and ensure efficiency is kept up to a high standard
  • Liaise with Auxiliary Operator and Plant Supervisor to manage team members effectively and the smooth operation of the plant
  • 5 on - 2 off - 2 on - 5 off - rotating shift schedule
  • Progression into Supervisory position and obtain key certifications as a CRO

The Person:

  • Previous experience in gas, hydro power, energy as a CRO
  • Ability to obtain ASME or QRO within first 12 months of employment (expenses covered)
  • Keen understanding of boiler pressures and able to liaise with Auxiliary Operator to maintain valves


Key Words: Control Room Operator, Power Plant, CRO, Auxiliary Operator, Progression, ASME, QRO, Training, Boilers, Boiler Pressure, Valve Maintenance, Hydro Power, Gas, Energy