Control Room Operator at Apprenticely

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. Apprenticely is helping Highland Pellets hire a Control Room Operatorin Pine Bluff, AR . About the Employer: Highland Pellet’ s mission is to harness the transformative power of biogenic carbon, increase forest health, combat wildfire, and mitigate climate change. Sustainable carbon is biogenic carbon procured in a responsible manner that preserves the health of working forests and facilitates the efficient production of other wood-based products. We promote sustainable forestry’s multifaceted role through innovation and education. Learn more about our approach tosustainability. What to Expect Structured Onboarding and Technical Training: Gain a deep understanding of plant systems through hands-on and classroom-based instruction in plant management, chip flow, drying systems, furnace operations, and more. Process Control System Mastery: Train on HMI/SCADA systems and dataPARC to monitor and control real-time plant functions with precision. Learn how to respond to alarms, balance system loads, and drive operational stability. Operational Safety and Emergency Response: Receive OSHA-10 certification and specialized training in LOTO, plant mill process mapping & flow capacity, escalation matrix, and production expectations. Mentorship and Team Integration: Work alongside experienced Control Room Leads, Operations Manager, Supervisors, and experts to develop your situational awareness, troubleshooting ability, and cross-department collaboration. What You’ll Gain: Industry Readiness: OSHA 10, LOTO, Plant Process Mapping, Control Room Management, HMI/SCADA, and dataPARC Training Advanced Skills: Procedural process control, alarm response, log keeping, and equipment reliability Systems Knowledge : Master control interfaces for chip feed, dryers, furnaces, and spark detection Operational Readiness: Develop the confidence to manage plant operations during real-time production scenarios Who Should Apply? Technical Operators: Those with backgrounds in manufacturing, military operations, or industrial equipment handling Experienced Plant Staff: Loader operators, techs, or assistants ready to step up into the nerve center of the plant High-Attention Individuals: People who thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where focus and calm under pressure are essential What You’ll Do: Operate Plant Systems : Monitor and control chip feed, drying, sizing, and combustion processes Respond to Alarms and Conditions : Use training and judgment to take action under varying system alerts Maintain Logs: Record system performance, critical incidents, and downtime Enhance Optimization: : Apply troubleshooting skills and data insight to improve efficiency and reduce variability Ensure Safety and Compliance: Uphold best practices in OSHA, plant standards, spark detection, and shift handoff communications What You Bring to the Table: Prior industrial experience, military training, or strong mechanical aptitude Experience with computer programming Comfort with technical systems, computers, and #J-18808-Ljbffr