Temporary Control Room Operator Jobs in Edison, NJ

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What does the job involve? The Control Room Operator will lead the safe and efficient operation of Empire Windfarm from our Central Control Room located in Brooklyn, NY. Empire is located off the coast of NYC and connects the electric grid in Brooklyn, NY. This position requires knowledge of electric generation associated with operational and technical skills to perform the tasks and responsibilities for this role at Equinor. For Equinor the Control Room Operator will assist in delivering the KPIs for the Control Center and Operations Department. This role will report to the US Control Center Manager.
You are utilizing your knowledge to independently solve complex tasks with a short-term operational or tactical impact/risk. You deliver on tasks defined by others (and potentially partly defined by you) with significant impacts on team objectives. You independently communicate within the immediate team, across different areas, and towards key stakeholders, including partners or external parties. You may navigate potentially conflicting agendas. You adhere to established procedures and identify as well as resolve challenges. You proactively seek continuous improvement, embrace change and ambiguity, You demonstrate flexibility to adopt new activities and ways of working, and take ownership of your own work. You follow and comply with safety, ethics, and compliance requirements and align with leadership expectations and company values. Full band description can be found on Insight. What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Responsible for day-to-day operation and dispatch of the plant to the electric grid.

• Monitor/control access to unmanned locations.

• Weather monitoring and vessel tracking.

• SCADA/HMI/CCTV systems to monitor and safely operate all corresponding parts of the plant and auxiliary systems (Onshore substation, Offshore Substation and Wind Turbine Generators).

• Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions in a timely manner and report any issues to appropriate governing agencies if necessary (Grid Operator, NYISO, NYPD, FDNY, USCG, ETC.).

• Maintain operator logs and input work orders when required.

• Responsible for proper isolations (LOTO) and permit issuing for corrective, planned and emergency maintenance. Successfully complete all the training required for the position of Control Room Operator.

• May be asked to temporarily stand in for Control Room Manager from time to time.

• Monitor and control of the Wind Turbines Generators. Operate the Work Release system including activation and deactivation of work.

Salary range: $39 - $86/hr

Here's what we expect from you:

At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:

• 5+ years as a CRO or in a similar role highly preferred but will consider candidates from an operator environment

• Existing utility/power generation experience or experience from similar environments

• High voltage experience is desirable

• Wiling to make decisions in stressful situations

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment but able to take responsibility when appropriate to directly support the workforce

What can we offer you?

We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That's why we offer:
Not just a job - a career
In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.
Attractive rewards
We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.
Wellness and work-life balance
We care about and prioritise our employees' well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.
An inclusive culture
We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer.We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.

As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.

Important notes about the application process

We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 25,000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries. We're up for the challenge. Are you?