Control Room Operator Job Description
Control room operator
provides communication, coordination and response with law enforcement, Emergency Management, emergency response and incident management entities, PA personnel and others.
Control Room Operator Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective control room operator job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included control room operator job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Program intercom system for studio and remote locations
Coordinate and prepare talent mics and mix-minus for studio/remote location
Mix multiple studio/remote microphones, music and sound effects
Operation of multiple list driven Graphics devices for play-out to air
Format graphic templates, organize data and prepare effects for air
Handle various graphics integration, including full screens, animations, and stills
Coordinate graphics details with Producers, Artists and Operations Managers
Management of multiple automation playlists with an immediate and direct on-air impact
Utilize a variety of software applications to perform transcoding and media transfers
Accurate reporting on daily on air reports
Control Room Operator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Control Room Operator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: TOMC, CPR, OPITO, CRO, PJM, IOSH, TMC, BST, HND, HNC
Education for Control Room Operator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the control room operator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Technical, Education, Associates, Engineering, Computer, General Education, Civil Engineering, Communications, Engineering Technology, Reading
Skills for Control Room Operator
Desired skills for control room operator include:
Jurisdiction they are located
Two-way communication systems
Incident management response techniques and municipality and area traffic management organizations
Radio and telecommunications experience
Industrial safety
Metro and local emergency services
Municipality and area traffic management organizations
Combustion/steam turbine operations
Hazardous waste management and inspection/recording of plant parameters is highly desirable
Microsoft Windows
Desired experience for control room operator includes:
Relocation will not be provided
Monitor CCTV, DMS, traffic detectors, and Road Weather Information Systems cameras periodically for detection and verification of roadway incidents
Communicate with the Michigan State Police, MDOT personnel, regional contacts, and other public safety agencies across the state
Send incident notifications in real time and follow up notifications regarding incident updates and clearance
Log all communication into computer software
Check all freeway lane/ramp closure signing for construction/maintenance work
Control Room Operator Examples
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Control Room Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a control room operator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for control room operator
- Estimate travel delays due to incidents and routine congestion
- Review and verification of traveler information posted on MDOT public Web site and reported by media outlets
- Maintain DMS Message Library
- Maintain current work orders for ITS equipment
- Complete Shift Routine Checklist, Minor and Major Incident Checklists, and work orders when appropriate
- Document daily activities and provide monthly summaries of activity logs, incident reporting, and other control room activity
- Maintain the CMS Message Library
- Log calls into Call Tracker
- Maintain current work orders
- Check cameras periodically
Qualifications for control room operator
- Associates degree or equivalent mix of education and practical experience
- Complete two weeks as a trainee
- Effective communication is an important part of this process as Operators maintain telephone and/or radio communications with Field Technicians, 911 Emergency Operators and public service agencies
- Operators will be required to work weekend, major holiday, and overnight shifts as typically assigned
- Keen ability to synthesize information from multiple, diverse and simultaneous inputs, including automated road sensor data, 2-way radios, CCTV cameras, and computer databases
- Emergency Operations Center knowledge and/or experience
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Control Room Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of control room operator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for control room operator
- Check ramp meters periodically
- Deploy portable CMS for special events/ramp meter startups
- Monitor, record and trend readings from the plant control system and temporary boiler systems of various models
- Monitor the Gas Turbine control panels to ensure the proper operation of turbine equipment
- Perform all required plant water chemistry analysis and maintain chemistry control within the plant specified limits
- Operate the plant and/or temporary boilers in a safe and efficient manner, following all plant procedures, health and safety and current operating practices
- Monitor instrumentation readings for variances from prescribed operating standards and procedures
- Maintain the control room log book
- Report conditions beyond the capabilities of shift personnel to Combined Heat and Power Lead Operations Technician or Lead Maintenance Technician
- Maintain the lock-out/tag-out log and monitor maintenance activities to ensure proper plant operation at all times
Qualifications for control room operator
- An ability to work calmly and accurately under intense pressure
- An ability to synthesize information from multiple, diverse and simultaneous inputs, including automated road sensor data, 2-way radios, CCTV cameras, FCP vehicles and computer databases
- Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair or adjustments
- Report and/or correct unsafe conditions or hazards, (leaks, slip hazards, safety deficiencies, etc)
- Maintain cleanliness of all the plant office spaces and common areas
- Perform minor maintenance, outage repairs and testing of equipment
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Control Room Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a control room operator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for control room operator
- Maintains a neat and orderly Control Room
- Participates in and maintains a well organized tape library
- Performs reprocessing and handles special requests from the lottery with minimal supervision
- Reports questionable situations and irregularities to the Control Room Supervisor
- Provides input for the development of operational procedures
- Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment
- Understand and execute the equipment clearance procedure
- Communicate information clearly, both orally and written
- Assist others in performance testing
- Assist in on-the-job training of other Operators
Qualifications for control room operator
- Post-secondary education in broadcasting or equivalent industry experience
- BS or Associate Degree in Computer Technology
- Generate and review Work Requests for execution of equipment repair
- Monitor and record data available through the use of various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures
- Implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed
- Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings
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Control Room Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a control room operator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for control room operator
- Assist maintenance personnel in performance of maintenance activities to include use of tools, equipment and Company vehicles
- Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculations
- Communicate conditions of plant system and equipment to others
- Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel
- Take, record and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters
- Work may require cross training and travel to other unregulated facilities
- Read and understand plans and specifications
- Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound operation of all Facility equipment
- Properly operate control room, steam generator, gas and steam turbines, Facility auxiliary equipment and systems during routine, abnormal and emergency operations
- Generate and review work orders for execution of equipment repairs
Qualifications for control room operator
- Completion of Operator Training Program (3 years)
- Successfully complete pre-employment exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a background check
- BS degree in engineering field or formal operations apprenticeship training or equivalent
- Knowledge of electrical generating facilities, PV Solar knowledge preferred
- Knowledge of bulk electric system (BES) system operations and regulations
- 6-10 years of control room experience
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Control Room Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of control room operator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for control room operator
- Observe variations in operating conditions, interpret meter and gauge readings and act in a proper and safe manner in response to such conditions
- Maintain BHS Call Logs in an accurate and timely manner
- Monitor and adjust line balancing
- Monitor laser array statistics
- Monitor and prepare statistical reports
- Make BHS operational decisions, initiating and coordinating implementation of any backup/fallback procedures necessary to allow continued operations
- Function as a central communication point for all things BHS related
- Interface with the user airlines and airport personnel as necessary
- Manage the flow of grain inbound and outbound while maintaining a safe, efficient and profitable operation
- Monitor weights and grades of rail and ships maintain grain inventory quality
Qualifications for control room operator
- Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure, performance and meter calculations
- Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panels
- Take, record and analyze various readings of electrical and mechanical meters
- Minimum of 3 years experience as Power Plant Operator of a Electric Generating plant
- Ability to operate various switches and valves and knowledge of the effect each has on the total operation of the generating station
- Ability to work without supervision while carrying out duties